trepidation
Example Sentences
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Many people in Hollywood view the merger with trepidation because of the prospect of more job losses.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The downturn reflects stretched housing affordability, trepidation over U.S. trade policy, and softness in the labor market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
"Being a musician, obviously, there was a lot of trepidation around how we might not be able to travel and get visas," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
With great trepidation, I began to search for French news articles about the death of Quentin Deranque.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
Why did I ever agree to meet her? thought Fadi with growing trepidation.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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The Crucible
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Grade 10, List 6
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