twin spectres
Frequency: 6.25.0 per million words
Used to talk about two related threats that occur together.
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- 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.