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apprehensive

[ap-ri-hen-siv] / ˌæp rɪˈhɛn sɪv /


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Where some early tracks conveyed carefree innocence—laughing children, music-box melodies—the mood here is often apprehensive and uneasy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

So when Hachette Book Group’s Grand Central Publishing division requested Collins write the introduction to its new edition of “Survivor,” hitting shelves in September after more than 40 years out of print, she was apprehensive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Investors appear to be apprehensive about Affirm’s ability to sustain both annual 30% gross-merchandise-volume growth and expand adjusted operating margins, Faucette said.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Even with the recent price action, shares of Microsoft have fallen roughly 11% so far this year, as investors have grown apprehensive of Microsoft’s ability to compete in the age of AI.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Or maybe I am too apprehensive about what’s coming to grieve properly.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth




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