be apprehensive of
Example Sentences
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In recusal questions, he said longstanding judicial ethics guidelines state a judge "should not be swayed by partisan demands, public clamor or considerations of personal popularity or notoriety, nor be apprehensive of unjust criticism."
From Reuters • Dec. 31, 2011
Well, my dear," said he, taking her hand, "now you have once ventured to come, don't be apprehensive of repeating your visits.
From Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 1 by Burney, Fanny
We soon removed from our position, as the small building under which we had taken shelter had been formerly struck by lightning, and we began to be apprehensive of its second visit.
From A Sailor of King George by Bevan, A. Beckford
I had, in fact, no reason to be apprehensive of any interference, because only two people besides myself--Wedel and the Emperor--knew my mission.
From The Secrets of the German War Office by Graves, Dr. Armgaard Karl
And again, as she is a Lady of very fluent Elocution, you need not fear that your first Child will be born dumb, which otherwise you might have some Reason to be apprehensive of.
From The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays by Addison, Joseph
