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How to pronounce apprehensive in British English
“apprehensive” pronunciation by British speakers
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“apprehensive” in real sentences — British speakers
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a little apprehensive about advising too much.
The Scottish Parliament
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course having them as members of trade unions so they were somewhat apprehensive about that.
UK Parliament
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