wreak havoc

Example Sentences

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"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 15, 2026

A few tips can help you steer clear of so-called residential proxy networks, which have been used to wreak havoc online around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

In any Hollywood film, the good guy must be wronged; only thereafter does he wreak havoc.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

I was moved once again by the piece, but I’m grateful I didn’t have to wreak havoc on my credit card to pay for my seats.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

There’s also a winged pterodactyl that appears once in a while to wreak havoc.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline