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mayhem

[mey-hem, mey-uhm] / ˈmeɪ hɛm, ˈmeɪ əm /


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Noise, odors and general mayhem have gone hand-in-hand at the tournament almost since it moved here in 1978.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Marmot mayhem has also hit other parts of the West, including Colorado.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Municipalities have set up dedicated observation points and beefed up security, emergency and transport resources in the hope of managing the mayhem during mainland Spain's first total eclipse in more than a century.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

The unprecedented ticket mayhem built hype — not just for the film, but for the format.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

“Thank you, Donavan. In the midst of the mayhem, earlier today, the governor had this to say.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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