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 15, 2026
The unemployment rate in the information-technology job market increased to 3.8% in April from 3.6% in March—reflecting an ongoing uncertainty in tech as AI continues to play havoc with hiring.
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
His eyes burned with sincerity for a protracted moment — playing havoc with the rhythm of my heart — and then turned playful.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
Vocabulary lists containing havoc
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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