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
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.
He was entrusted by Nero with the government of Spain, before Nero had yet learned to be apprehensive of men of great repute.
From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh
Do not be apprehensive of any opposition from Ministers.
From Sydney Smith by Russell, George William Erskine
At the same time I was afraid that William Mountjoy, having indirectly caused my loss of money, would be apprehensive of losing my affection.
From Erasmus and the Age of Reformation by Huizinga, Johan
