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
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.
She seemed to be apprehensive of their security.
From Command by McFee, 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
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.
