haunted
Example Sentences
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Japan is haunted by the memory of a massive 9.0-magnitude undersea quake in 2011, which triggered a tsunami that killed or left missing around 18,500 people and wrecked the Fukushima nuclear plant.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
In his retelling of Homer’s epic poem, Nolan imagines Odysseus as a man haunted by the sacking of Troy.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala's name has haunted the proceedings of South Africa's major inquiry into alleged police corruption and, if things go to plan on Wednesday, the controversial businessman will at last be questioned himself.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Big equipment manufacturers such as GE Vernova and Siemens Energy have been cautious about their expansion plans, still haunted by memories of a painful power-equipment boom-and-bust cycle in the early 2000s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
One observant employee suggested the room might be haunted.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
