wreak havoc
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Such a prolonged period of higher-than-normal ocean temperatures can wreak havoc on wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
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
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned Friday that "anyone who sets out to wreak havoc on our streets, to intimidate or threaten anyone... can expect to face the full force of the law".
From Barron's ● May 16, 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 16, 2026
He also explained that, like in the movies, occasionally one or two bad dragons can come to earth and wreak havoc on the people, though most act as our protectors.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
