havoc
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The mites now wreak havoc on American bee colonies by feeding on the insects and spreading a wing-deforming virus.
From Barron's • May 19, 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
Artificial intelligence is starting to wreak havoc in the ad business, as brands can now create and target ads way faster and cheaper using technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Will she use this financial arrangement to wreak more havoc on your personal and financial lives?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
If she and her cronies from the College kitchens could get as far as Abingdon, they could play havoc with the weir....
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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