ghosts

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“The Wailing” somehow added ghosts, demon-possessed children and inky black crows to the mix with a near-crazed sense of showmanship.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Future opponents aside, Dubois has silenced the ghosts of his past and answered questions about his mentality.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Despite the ghosts from 2022, when the ECB was criticised for moving to slowly to raise rates as inflation surged, policymakers have signalled they are not in a hurry.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

But I’ve tackled enough of it to inform you that, sadly, ignoring Charles Schwab or J. P. Morgan Chase will not make the ghosts of these greedy American business magnates go away.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

It made Josie’s father think of ghosts and ghouls, but Josie boldly stepped forward and called out, “Hello! Are you the Nice Lady?”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix