spectre of

Frequency: 9.025.0 per million words

Used to specify what threatening thing the spectre represents, e.g., 'the spectre of war'.

spectrePREPOSITION

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of

Examples (10)

  • The terrible spectre of civil war hung over the country once again.
  • The looming spectre of a financial crisis cast a long shadow.
  • We must confront the twin spectres of addiction and violence in our society.
  • An attempt to exorcize the spectre of poverty continues worldwide.
  • The spectre of famine now threatens millions in the region.
  • For many, the spectre of unemployment is a constant worry.
  • The spectre of climate change looms large over our future.
  • She was haunted by the spectre of her past mistakes.
  • Despite the peace talks, the spectre of renewed conflict remains.
  • The spectre of disease spread rapidly through the population.