wreak
Example Sentences
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Copper wire theft has been wreaking havoc in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County, causing far-reaching internet service outages and cutting off phone service to seniors in South Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times
“A quarter inch can wreak havoc,” said Karen Panetta, a fellow with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
A big concern is Texas, where cold temperatures threaten to ice oil-and-gas fields and wreak havoc on the power grid.
"The United States will ensure there is a steep cost for corrupt politicians who support vicious gangs and wreak terrorism on Haiti," it added, without elaborating.
From Barron's
A newly emerged influenza A strain, H3N2 subclade K, is already wreaking havoc globally and is affecting hospitals and clinics in California, the California Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times
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