haunt
Example Sentences
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While the specter of la migra continues to haunt the city, far more crushing are problems that affect everyone — affordability, housing, traffic, pollution.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
City boss Pep Guardiola will be hoping it does not come back to haunt his team if Gabriel proves to be a match-winner for Arsenal over the next three games.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Of course, this can come back to haunt us at any time, but the stock’s reaction speaks volumes.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
That can come back to haunt or help us.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
“When planning misfortune for your friends,” he said, “be careful because it will come back to haunt you. You must always wish others well.”
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
Vocabulary lists containing haunt
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