havoc
Example Sentences
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And you thought spiteful stepmothers wreaked havoc only in fairy tales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"This little chap causes havoc on the cars around here."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
And right now there is no cure for a disease that is wreaking sheer havoc in the lives of more than 176 million women globally, according to Endometriosis UK.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“Plaintiff’s false, malicious, and bad faith statements have wreaked havoc on Ms. Hajdini’s life.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
I was, too, now that the havoc of the last few hours was fading; my stomach kept growling and it seemed like I wouldn’t ever fall asleep.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
Vocabulary lists containing havoc
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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