trepidation
Example Sentences
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With great trepidation, I began to search for French news articles about the death of Quentin Deranque.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
Despite my cat trepidation, I saw him again, just to make sure my first-date magic wasn’t a fluke.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
With major trepidation, I opened it to find a 1099-INT for approximately $155 in interest I was paid.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
The news hammered software stocks, and trepidation quickly spread to other parts of the market.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
I approach the panel that bears my name with trepidation, though I’m not sure what I have to fear from seeing my name and my parents’ names carved into bronze.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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The Crucible
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The Maze Runner
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