wreak
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned Friday that "anyone who sets out to wreak havoc on our streets, to intimidate or threaten anyone... can expect to face the full force of the law".
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
"For anyone who sets out to wreak havoc on our streets, to intimidate or threaten anyone, you can expect to face the full force of the law".
From BBC • May 15, 2026
If there’s trust on the back end, James can move up closer to the line of scrimmage to make plays and wreak havoc.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
A few tips can help you steer clear of so-called residential proxy networks, which have been used to wreak havoc online around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Tonight Sam Westing would wreak his revenge unless she could prevent it.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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