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or spectre
Examples of specter in a Sentence
feeling so terrified that every shadow became a specter
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The ground of the cemetery opens up beneath them, and specters rise into the air.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
The specter of huge future premium increases or whole-state withdrawals by insurers adds a new level of risk for every homeowner.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
As the specter of hunger looms nationwide, at least nine governors have issued emergency declarations over the potential loss of benefits.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
Prince Andrew’s many transgressions, and the specter of what else could be divulged about him, are more than enough for the British royal family to want nothing to do with him.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
The specter of huge future premium increases or whole-state withdrawals by insurers adds a new level of risk for every homeowner.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
As the specter of hunger looms nationwide, at least nine governors have issued emergency declarations over the potential loss of benefits.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
Prince Andrew’s many transgressions, and the specter of what else could be divulged about him, are more than enough for the British royal family to want nothing to do with him.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for specter
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“Specter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specter. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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