haunted

Example Sentences

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For years afterward, her loans haunted her, with loan servicers telling her that they didn’t qualify for public service loan forgiveness.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

The Chargers, meanwhile, take an offensive lineman to address the need that haunted them all last season after they were ravaged by injuries up front.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Ressel said he used to work as a scare actor at haunted attractions so he understood where his employees were coming from.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Speaking outside court Antonia Gawith said she was "haunted" by the knowledge she was the intended target, adding that "no sentence can heal the pain they caused".

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Whatever was inside was the only thing lighting the room, and it gave the Amagqirha’s face a haunted look as she stepped up to it and whispered a command.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia