specter

Example Sentences

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That’s when the specter of penalty shootouts past returned to haunt the Azzurri all at once.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Prices are up worldwide, with fertilizer plants closing in Bangladesh, raising the specter of an urea shortage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

The war is also raising the specter of supply-chain disruptions such as was seen during the pandemic.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The excitement over the possible product introduction comes as Apple and other smartphone makers must deal with the specter of rapid increases in prices for memory chips, a key component of smartphones.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

As for Tante Jans, her own particular specter moved very close.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom