haunted

Example Sentences

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But history is the unseen guest at every table; the country remains haunted by the memory of the hyperinflation that devastated the economy in the 1920s and helped propel the Nazis to power.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The film makes fantastic use of its single shooting location, tucking horror into every last nook and cranny of this potentially haunted house.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Some of them are haunted by their pasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Ressel said he used to work as a scare actor at haunted attractions so he understood where his employees were coming from.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

“Used to be a rich family’s country home, absurdly large and showy. Kind of like a very polite haunted house. Stop asking questions.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin