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apprehensive
grasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about future
Usage EASTON — When Bishop Feehan coach Bob L'Homme had to scratch senior captain Liam Firth from the 400-meter high hurdles because of an injured hamstring, he was apprehensive about who would fill Firth's shoes. ... Along with a discussion about Medicare and Social Security, Critz mixed in some biographical tidbits, such as the fact that he was apprehensive when he first succeeded the late John Murtha in Congress. Critz won a special election last May and then a ... Polls show Americans are concerned and apprehensive about the state of the nation and if they aren't, I think they're like an ostrich with its head in the sand. Because Congress seems to be unable or unwilling to effectively address major issues such ... The opening of a new location didn't come without a mix of emotions from people, both excited and apprehensive. After a place has been around for 40 years, many were worried that the color and atmosphere of the old building on South Limestone wouldn't ... Lady Gaga was initially apprehensive about joining the crowd at a recent Iron Maiden concert, but was surprised by the "kind and warm" welcome she received by the rock fans. The Poker Face singer went to see the band at a gig in Tampa, Florida last ...

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