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mayhem

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


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The trio’s freewheeling banter spiced with humorous mayhem and mischief enchanted legions of viewers while bringing freshness to the familiar formula of news, weather and sports.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Enthusiasm for tech shares boosted Asian stocks for a second day Wednesday, as more mayhem in the Middle East lifted Brent crude back above $92 a barrel and the yen came under renewed pressure.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Copse Triangle is a space away from the off-track mayhem but with a perfect view of the chaos on it.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

“They’re beating on the windows and opening up the back. … Just mayhem, cheering, excitement, crying.”

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

When you put us together it was mayhem.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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