havoc
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"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 16, 2026
Fermi said in court documents that Neugebauer wreaked havoc on relationships with key counterparties and stakeholders.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
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
Will she use this financial arrangement to wreak more havoc on your personal and financial lives?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
I was, too, now that the havoc of the last few hours was fading; my stomach kept growling and it seemed like I wouldn’t ever fall asleep.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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