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  • present participle of haunt.
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haunting

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


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The ways the siblings cope with their versions of reality are quite different, quite haunting and quite thought-provoking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“Born in the U.S.A.” is as haunting today to listen to as it was when he first sang it in 1984.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

This week's scenes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where medics are scrambling to respond to an outbreak of Ebola, have brought back haunting memories for those who have lived through similar crises.

From BBC • May 22, 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

Ophie’s curiosity had not waned, but her fear of the dead had, and so she decided it was time to have a conversation with the dead man haunting the garden.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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