bogeyman

Example Sentences

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Among liberal Democrats who rule California state government, the oil industry has replaced Big Tobacco as the No. 1 bogeyman.

From Los Angeles Times

The law allows Newsom to position himself as a cutting-edge leader who scored a win against a politically powerful industry that many progressives view as a bogeyman.

From Los Angeles Times

To that end, oil markets have already begun to anticipate widespread rejection of Russian reserves, which all boils down to the resurgence of the aforementioned bogeyman of … high gasoline prices.

From Salon

Dark money advocacy groups have become the bogeymen of Supreme Court confirmation battles in recent years, with lawmakers in both political parties trying to ding a president’s nominees by linking them to political activism.

From Washington Times

Proponents of such bills routinely invoke the bogeyman of school systems infringing on “parental rights,” arguing that such conversations should be led by parents and families.

From Washington Post