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wreak havoc

[reek hav-uhk] / ˈrik ˈhæv ək /


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On the topic of vaccines that probably should be mandatory, measles continues to wreak havoc across the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting 2,134 confirmed cases this year.

From Salon Jun. 30, 2026

The mites now wreak havoc on American bee colonies by feeding on the insects and spreading a wing-deforming virus.

From Barron's May 19, 2026

"For anyone who sets out to wreak havoc on our streets, to intimidate or threaten anyone, you can expect to face the full force of the law".

From BBC May 15, 2026

If there’s trust on the back end, James can move up closer to the line of scrimmage to make plays and wreak havoc.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 25, 2026

There’s also a winged pterodactyl that appears once in a while to wreak havoc.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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