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mayhem

[mey-hem, mey-uhm] / ˈmeɪ hɛm, ˈmeɪ əm /


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"It will be essential for borrowers to seek independent advice to keep on top of the mortgage mayhem."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The result has been pure mayhem in the financial markets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

I suspect it’s because SRG is so effective at preventing mayhem without compromising itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Forest's managerial mayhem comes after Nuno led them to an impressive seventh place finish in the Premier League last season.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

“Coast guard reports. You have to register, on arrival. I tried to avoid it, but it was impossible without causing more havoc and mayhem than I felt in the mood for.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell