apprehensive
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I was apprehensive about any mental care–adjacent product that encourages more screen time.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
George Yu, who serves as executive director for Chinatown’s Business Improvement District and owns Far East Plaza, is apprehensive about Gu Grocery’s business trajectory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
It's helpful to tell people in advance that you're not planning on drinking, particularly if it's new for you or if you're feeling apprehensive.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 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
Moody’s magical eye spun around to stare at Ron; Ron looked extremely apprehensive, but after a moment Moody smiled — the first time Harry had seen him do so.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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