be apprehensive of
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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
Flora began to be apprehensive of the loquacious and observant mistress and maid.
From Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume III. by Thomson, Mrs.
I would be apprehensive of submitting the absolute determination of the question to an official tribunal for the reasons, among others, which I have mentioned above.
From My Attainment of the Pole by Cook, Frederick A.
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
She seemed to be apprehensive of their security.
From Command by McFee, William
