the specter of (something)

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: a notion or fear of something bad that might happen in the future

a nation alarmed/haunted by the specter of famine/war

News of the disease raised the specter of a possible plague.

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Driver and others say the specter of deportations could be enough to tip the industry into crisis, as workers flee or stop showing up to work, even if plants aren't being raided. —

Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024 For the financial industry, the specter of companies like Walmart encroaching on their turf has loomed large. —

Sridhar Natarajanand Jaewon Kang Bloomberg News (wpns), arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Sora and similar programs also raise the specter of disinformation campaigns. —

Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024 He’s enjoyed the specter of games in Buffalo, from unpredictable weather to a rabid fan base. —

Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the specter of (something)

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