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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a spectre" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a ghost or a haunting presence, often in a metaphorical sense to describe something that is feared or troubling.
Example: "The spectre of failure loomed over him as he prepared for the final exam."
Alternatives: "a ghost" or "a phantom".
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A SPECTRE is haunting Europe, the spectre of Margaret Thatcher.
She is a spectre.
A SPECTRE haunts Germany: of a handbag.
A spectre is a terrifying supernatural vision.
A spectre haunts this book, however.
A spectre is haunting Europe.
A spectre is haunting the technology industry.
But it's all just a spectre of old-fashioned bawdiness.
A SPECTRE is haunting Russia: the spectre of shale gas.
A SPECTRE is haunting Europe: the hostile bid.
A SPECTRE has long haunted Indonesia: anti-communism.
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