mayhem
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But for Odenkirk, it was the prospect of a slow burn that appealed to him, with a first stretch that plays closer to “Fargo” before the mayhem ramps up to almost cartoonish proportions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
They need Andy Roberton on one side and Gannon-Doak on the other whipping in crosses that spark mayhem.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 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
Perhaps he causes such extensive mayhem because he is the unintended side effect of a cataclysmic experiment.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026
Room 203 is a place where they can seek refuge from all the mayhem.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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