wreak

Example Sentences

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For Zhengyang Wang, who was part of a team of researchers who published a report on the ant trade in 2023 focusing on China, this is a worry and could "wreak havoc" with local ecosystems.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

In any Hollywood film, the good guy must be wronged; only thereafter does he wreak havoc.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

I was moved once again by the piece, but I’m grateful I didn’t have to wreak havoc on my credit card to pay for my seats.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

However, in a market where a viral blog post can wreak havoc, the burden falls on management teams to counter the AI doom by sending clear messaging about their AI strategy.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

For me, the prank was just a response to a previous prank, just a golden opportunity to, as the Colonel said, wreak a little havoc.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green