apprehension

Example Sentences

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This extra confidence comes despite the war in Iran causing volatility in the oil and equities markets, and even as investing pros on Wall Street feel apprehension about risks of potential stagflation and interest-rate hikes.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Investor apprehension about AI hasn’t compelled the biggest tech companies to scale back their bets on the technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Its creation, back in 2002, was seen by many as a mistake at the same time, and that apprehension has only been deepened.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

"The apprehension force descended into Maduro's compound and moved with speed, precision and discipline," Gen Caine said.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

The slow days drifted on, and each left behind a slightly lightened weight of apprehension.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke