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specter

[spek-ter] / ˈspɛk tər /


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Their involvement now raises the specter of another squeeze on energy markets already beleaguered by closures on the Strait of Hormuz.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Earlier this year, the company warned it could soon run out of money, raising the specter of bankruptcy.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

But now, the specter of sky-high oil prices looms over economic growth for the rest of the year.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Americans don’t appear to be holding back because of the specter of AI displacing white-collar jobs, American Express CEO Stephen Squeri said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Autumn was always a fearful time, with the specter of winter looming ahead.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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