mayhem
Example Sentences
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“They’re beating on the windows and opening up the back. … Just mayhem, cheering, excitement, crying.”
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
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
Ultimately, Rucho is the cause of much of the mayhem we see today.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026
More experienced managers than relative rookie Rosenior have struggled to survive the mayhem and unique pressures that life at Chelsea inflicts.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Every half hour brought an escalation in the mayhem outside.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
Vocabulary lists containing mayhem
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Mayhem! Chaos! Pandemonium!
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