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feeling so terrified that every shadow became a specter
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Sora and similar programs also raise the specter of disinformation campaigns.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Are these psychosomatic symptoms, specters conjured by her miserable brain?
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
While consumers are opening their wallets to shop, there is some question as to whether the sales gains retailers are reporting will continue through the holiday and into next year due to the specter of higher tariffs when President-elect Donald Trump gets back into the White House.
—David Moin, WWD, 3 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
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“Specter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specter. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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