invoke spectre

Examples (10)

• The politician tried to invoke the spectre of economic collapse to gain support for his new policies.
• Historically, leaders often invoke the spectre of external threats to unite a divided nation.
• Critics argued that the company was merely trying to invoke the spectre of bankruptcy to avoid paying taxes.
• In her speech, she frequently invoked the spectre of climate change to urge immediate action.
• Don't just invoke the spectre of failure; offer concrete solutions.
• The old man would always invoke the spectre of a past war to warn the younger generation.
• By invoking the spectre of an energy crisis, the government pushed through controversial legislation.
• He was accused of invoking the spectre of social unrest to suppress dissent.
• The article invokes the spectre of a global pandemic to highlight the need for international cooperation.
• Rather than invoke the spectre of budget cuts, they should focus on innovative funding.