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The alarm was not triggered until after 20:00 on 29 October, by which time the flood water had already wreaked havoc and claimed dozens of lives.

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Hurricane Melissa is causing havoc in Jamaica as the Caribbean nation faces the strongest storm in its modern history.

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"This alleged scheme wreaked havoc across the nation, exploiting the notoriety of some and the wallets of others to finance the Italian crime families," said FBI Assistant Director in Charge Christopher Raia.

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Some of her havoc is calculated, most of it is out of pique that others are living braver, more fulfilling lives.

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Record-breaking temperatures and violent storms wreaked havoc across the tournament.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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