twin spectres

Frequency: 6.25.0 per million words

Used to talk about two related threats that occur together.

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • The twin spectres of addiction and violence haunted the inner city.
  • The ongoing economic crisis and political instability presented the twin spectres of unemployment and social unrest.
  • For many developing nations, climate change and resource scarcity are the twin spectres threatening future prosperity.
  • The CEO warned investors about the twin spectres of declining sales and rising production costs.
  • In the post-war era, the twin spectres of famine and disease loomed large over the devastated continent.
  • She battled the twin spectres of self-doubt and procrastination throughout her academic career.
  • The documentary explored how fear and ignorance act as twin spectres in perpetuating prejudice.
  • As the deadline approached, the twin spectres of failure and public humiliation began to weigh heavily on him.
  • The government sought to address the twin spectres of poverty and lack of education in rural areas.
  • Modern society often grapples with the twin spectres of isolation and digital over-connection.