apprehension over

Frequency: 7.09.9 per million words

Similar to 'about', it specifies the cause of the apprehension, often used with widespread issues.

apprehensionNOUN + PREPOSITION

Categories:

over

Examples (10)

  • There is widespread apprehension over the future of the economy.
  • Growing apprehension over the escalating international tensions was palpable.
  • Investors expressed considerable apprehension over the company's weak sales forecast.
  • Public health officials share a deep apprehension over the potential for another pandemic.
  • A sense of apprehension over the long-term effects of climate change is growing.
  • She couldn't hide her apprehension over the upcoming public speaking engagement.
  • The new regulations have created significant apprehension over job security in the industry.
  • Parents feel a natural apprehension over their children's transition to university.
  • There is mounting apprehension over the use of artificial intelligence in warfare.
  • Despite positive news, a lingering apprehension over the market's stability remains.