havoc
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A few days later, the conditions wreaked havoc on another No. 1, as Aryna Sabalenka was blown off course by swirling winds and lost in the quarterfinals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
It came after she unravelled as increasing winds on Court Philippe Chatrier caused havoc for her - also a factor when she lost to American Coco Gauff last year.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
"This little chap causes havoc on the cars around here."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 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
This distinction played havoc with congressional debate by creating doubt that the temporary location, once chosen, would ever be abandoned.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing havoc
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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