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wreak havoc

[reek hav-uhk] / ˈrik ˈhæv ək /


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While not solely the work of El Niño, warmer oceanic waters can wreak havoc on ocean life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

"For anyone who sets out to wreak havoc on our streets, to intimidate or threaten anyone, you can expect to face the full force of the law."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Plus, AI startups rush to secure Manhattan offices, and data centers wreak havoc on a Missouri town.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Its capacity to wreak havoc in the U.S. economy then, is limited, he says.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

One mistake could ruin not only your life but that of your entire family—and wreak havoc for the entire community.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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