Meanings of increasingly apprehensive in English

Even lobbyists have grown increasingly apprehensive that Congress will not act on time.

He was continually and increasingly apprehensive of treachery.

George became increasingly apprehensive; he feared a disaster, yet he could not believe that it would occur.

Hours passed and Steinbach became increasingly apprehensive.

Robert was growing increasingly apprehensive.

The next day I was increasingly apprehensive about the police, for a patient brought rumours of a suspected fight and death.

As the baronet neared a complete review of the contents of the book, he grew increasingly apprehensive, turning pages with greater urgency.

He said what he could to pacify her, not altogether with success, for as darkness fell the old lady became increasingly apprehensive.

We entered the elevator, and I felt myself grow increasingly apprehensive as the ancient lift slowly clanked its way to the top.

Information has been received that persons connected with gambling activities in Las Vegas are becoming increasingly apprehensive concerning the intensity of investigations into gambling.