havoc
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And they were unaware, or unconcerned, that that chemical was wreaking havoc on the soil, weakening the trees’ defenses, leaving them extremely vulnerable to disease.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Overall, the declining birth rate “continues to wreak havoc with the fragile vitality of public schools,” Fuller added.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
In fact, there’s only one surprising aspect to the havoc Wembanyama is now unleashing on the NBA: It wasn’t supposed to happen quite so soon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Climate change is wreaking havoc on agriculture, bringing stronger storms, longer droughts, erratic rainfall and rising temperatures.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
The shocking surreality of the citadel—the sheer size of the thing—played havoc with the mind’s sense of scale.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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