havoc
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Or its Revolutionary Guard Corps could choke the flow entirely, wreaking havoc on energy markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Climate change is wreaking havoc on agriculture, bringing stronger storms, longer droughts, erratic rainfall and rising temperatures.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
In his letter, Sir Jim said it was "tough for staffing picking up the strain" and the walkout had been "deliberately time to cause havoc" after the Easter weekend.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
My heart felt all melty, butterflies were wreaking havoc in my stomach, and I felt scared and exhilarated and like laughing and crying all at the same time.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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