wreak havoc
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On the topic of vaccines that probably should be mandatory, measles continues to wreak havoc across the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting 2,134 confirmed cases this year.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026
The new skirmish is over concerns Anthropic’s AI could wreak havoc on global cybersecurity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
The mites now wreak havoc on American bee colonies by feeding on the insects and spreading a wing-deforming virus.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
If there’s trust on the back end, James can move up closer to the line of scrimmage to make plays and wreak havoc.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
He also explained that, like in the movies, occasionally one or two bad dragons can come to earth and wreak havoc on the people, though most act as our protectors.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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