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havoc

[hav-uhk] / ˈhæv ək /


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Pelley said "incompetence and unprofessionalism in the new management have wreaked havoc".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

“Plaintiff’s false, malicious, and bad faith statements have wreaked havoc on Ms. Hajdini’s life.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has said that a strike could wreak havoc on the economy, noting that Samsung accounts for about 23% of South Korea’s total exports and 26% of the local stock market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Whatever the cause of a quasar explosion, one thing seems clear: such a violent event must produce untold havoc.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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