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
Do not be apprehensive of any opposition from Ministers.
From Sydney Smith by Russell, George William Erskine
I had, in fact, no reason to be apprehensive of any interference, because only two people besides myself--Wedel and the Emperor--knew my mission.
From The Secrets of the German War Office by Graves, Dr. Armgaard Karl
You seem to be apprehensive of your own safety.
From The Czar's Spy The Mystery of a Silent Love by Le Queux, William
I am willing that you be apprehensive of nothing portentous in blazing stars.
From History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom by White, Andrew Dickson