Example Sentences

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We must all reexamine our beliefs in a critical and dispassionate spirit to determine whether we are apprehending reality or clinging to mental fetishes.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

“We are removing and returning more illegal migrants than those we are apprehending, and we are more effective and efficient,” he said.

From Washington Times • Mar. 5, 2020

"This is yet another example of how our joint agency efforts are apprehending fugitives who think they can hide," District of Nevada U.S.

From US News • Aug. 15, 2014

If we are apprehending Christ's death in its delivering power, our homes will not be slow to find it out.

From Parables of the Cross by Trotter, I. Lilias