haunting

Example Sentences

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The images are haunting, but undeniably charming, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Brody couldn’t ask for a better scene partner than Thompson, an accomplished theater actor who gives haunting texture to a character unique in both her imperfections and seductive appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

But the phantoms of the past remain, haunting our dreams and taunting us with the comfort of imagined reconciliation, until we wake up and it slips away.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

A concern haunting investors is that Apple appears to be easing into AI while rivals Google, Microsoft and OpenAI race ahead.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

He tried to brush it all aside as he got on with the morning, but the image of her face kept intruding, and the haunting echo of her words: Everyone will die.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor