the paranormal

noun

: strange events, abilities, etc., that cannot be explained by what is known about nature and the world

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Anderson has been vocal about feeling optimistic about the return of the paranormal drama, as well as being open to the idea of being involved in the project herself. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026 The original series kicked off with Agent Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) being assigned to the paranormal division to help debunk true believer Agent Fox Mulder’s (David Duchovny) work. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026 Season 4 expanded the paranormal world with the introduction of new characters and plots. Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 Then there’s the evening version, the Gunfighter & Ghost Tour that lasts for 90 minutes and explores the paranormal side of things rooted in the town’s bloody past. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the paranormal

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