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wreak havoc

[reek hav-uhk] / ˈrik ˈhæv ək /


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While often cast as a rainmaker in Southern California, El Niño can also wreak havoc on the coastline.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is worried about a cyberattack that could wreak havoc on the nation’s banking system.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

The Shahed and its variants continue to wreak havoc.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Such a prolonged period of higher-than-normal ocean temperatures can wreak havoc on wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 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


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