sword of Dam·o·cles
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Definition of sword of Damocles
: an impending disaster
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“Sword of Damocles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sword%20of%20Damocles. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of sword of Damocles was in 1820
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