haunt

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That can come back to haunt or help us.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The summer of 1886 found the artist in Honfleur, whose historic character and cobbled streets had long made it a haunt for painters, including the Impressionists, and tourists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Others are creating histories that will come to haunt them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The club was also the "regular weekend haunt" for Julie Luff and her friends when Barlow started performing there, his parents keeping a watchful eye on him.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

My mom has always told me that the past always comes back to haunt you.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers