haunted

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For decades, the Fujimori name has helped and haunted Keiko, giving her instant recognition, loyal voters and deep political networks -- but also plenty of critics.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

One of the scariest things that haunted me as a child was TV’s “The Twilight Zone.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Like all tragedies, Cuba’s is haunted by unanswered questions, fatal mistakes and sliding-doors alternative possibilities.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Most Ebola outbreaks tend to be small, but specialists are haunted by the 2014-16 outbreak.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Being Autumn’s best friend means that I’ve been to my fair share of haunted forests—some pretty good ones too—but I quickly realize that all of them were just pale imitations of the real deal.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer