haunt
Example Sentences
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It's one of the most famous photographs capturing the aftermath of the Aberfan disaster, but its success has come to haunt the man who took it.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
There wasn’t one misstep or a single failure that led to the tragedy that will forever haunt Frank Perez.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 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
Merle had received his doctorate from Johns Hopkins University and been ensconced for two years at the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism of the Carnegie Institution of Washington, Swann’s former haunt.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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