havoc
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Extreme weather has wreaked havoc on southern and central China this week, bringing torrential rain and severe flooding to Guangxi, with a super typhoon heading towards eastern provinces this weekend.
From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026
Meanwhile in Hubei province, at least two tornadoes have formed, wreaking havoc across cities.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
Such a prolonged period of higher-than-normal ocean temperatures can wreak havoc on wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026
The new skirmish is over concerns Anthropic’s AI could wreak havoc on global cybersecurity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
Peeves was the school poltergeist, a grinning, airborne menace who lived to cause havoc and distress.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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