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haywire

[hey-wahyuhr] / ˈheɪˌwaɪər /


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The third inning, however, started to go haywire.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

Both those companies posted eye-watering profit jumps this week, while their share prices have gone haywire, with SK hynix skyrocketing 30 percent on Friday.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

"We noticed our fan would go haywire at 5 Shaft. Some areas would show reduced or even reversed airflow during large rain events," Connot said.

From Science Daily Jul. 6, 2026

When the Strait of Hormuz shut, shipping markets went haywire.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

I stare at everyone walking, and every time someone looks down and makes eye contact, my heart goes haywire.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli




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