mayhem
Example Sentences
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Clearly she intended to draw a contrast between her decisive actions and Minnesota officials’ failure to go after those who caused the mayhem.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Even within a scene, mayhem stacks up like teetering plates.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Ultimately, Rucho is the cause of much of the mayhem we see today.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026
It has been nothing but a headache for passengers, but some analysts believe Clear stands to benefit from a protracted government shutdown and the mayhem that comes with it.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
“Coast guard reports. You have to register, on arrival. I tried to avoid it, but it was impossible without causing more havoc and mayhem than I felt in the mood for.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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