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  • present participle of haunt.
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haunting

[hawn-ting, hahn-] / ˈhɔn tɪŋ, ˈhɑn- /


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Croatian band Lelek also wore face paint, with symbols representing the resistance of Catholic women during the Ottoman Empire, a topic they addressed with haunting folkloric harmonies on their song Andromeda.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The images are haunting, but undeniably charming, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 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

Many of the national reviewers who wrote their opinions of Warriors Don’t Cry mentioned this paragraph as being significant, beautifully written, and haunting.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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