haunting

Example Sentences

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“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

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

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

It was haunting to see them for the first time, stark evidence of the forests in which they’d once stood, and the villages they had shaded.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo