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
Let none, except the authors themselves, be apprehensive of delations, which, as a subject, I have always condemned, and, as a prince, will severely punish.
From History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 by Milman, Henry Hart
Do not be apprehensive of any painful scene.
From A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') by Duncan, Sara Jeannette
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
