But not for a decade, when a previous series of New York City shootings left many Dominicans dead, has there been such widespread apprehension in places like San Jose.

And there is widespread apprehension that the economy will run out of momentum when the extra Government spending fades this fall.

There was also widespread apprehension about terrorist repercussions.

Mikhail S. Gorbachev's plan to cut 500,000 from the Soviet armed forces has caused widespread apprehension in the military officer corps, Soviet military specialists acknowledged today.

There was widespread apprehension when Germany declared war on 1 August 1914 and civilians watched their loved ones march off to battle in the following weeks.

Other Republicans, while acknowledging the widespread apprehension about the current state of play, said they were by no means giving up.

Not only did it drain scarce resources but it proved counterproductive, creating widespread apprehension about Soviet global behavior and intentions.

But, reflecting widespread apprehension, many beachgoers spent the day working on their tans, dozing under beach umbrellas and taking long walks, safely out of reach of the waves.

Its decision is evidence of widespread apprehension that automotive demand may be softer this year and that competition for sales may be tougher.

Beneath the celebration of this week's victory, however, there is widespread apprehension both inside and outside the Administration.