specter
Example Sentences
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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
The worsening economics of television have put pressure on networks to reconsider the value of late-night shows, although the specter of President Trump also hangs over Colbert’s departure.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
That should help the economy grow, even as the AI boom raises the specter of more white-collar job losses.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
Prices are up worldwide, with fertilizer plants closing in Bangladesh, raising the specter of an urea shortage.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
His eyes in their bulging sockets ticked up and down, trying to understand the specter of this huge white man.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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