wreak
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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
Artificial intelligence is starting to wreak havoc in the ad business, as brands can now create and target ads way faster and cheaper using technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The oil reserves countries and companies have in storage are helping fill shortfalls, but the squeezed supply chain could still wreak economic havoc.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
For Zhengyang Wang, who was part of a team of researchers who published a report on the ant trade in 2023 focusing on China, this is a worry and could "wreak havoc" with local ecosystems.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 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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