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specter

[spek-ter] / ˈspɛk tər /


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But they raise the specter among the public of rogue computers acting on their own.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

As investors question the value of heavy artificial-intelligence spending, the specter of vendor financing once again hangs over the technology sector.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

He isn’t the only one raising the specter of a foreign adversary opposing data-center construction and slowing America’s pursuit of artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

Their involvement now raises the specter of another squeeze on energy markets already beleaguered by closures on the Strait of Hormuz.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

His face was haggard and pale, like he’d seen a specter.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

Donors respond to big claims and menacing specters.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

Now, Juan must confront the specters of those hurt by the dad he never knew.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 31, 2024

Pouting “But I have Global Entry!” as she settles into the waiting room with her fellow specters is just the beginning of her afterlife antics.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2024

Early in “Pictures of Ghosts,” an exhilarating documentary about specters onscreen and off, the Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho, pulls out a VHS tape.

From New York Times Jan. 25, 2024

They stood up as the King’s caravan passed, but though some children ran toward the coaches, most remained still, gaunt as specters, knowing that nothing would come their way.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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