wreak havoc
phrase
: to cause great damage
A powerful tornado wreaked havoc on the small village.
The virus wreaked havoc on my computer.
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Karissa Waddick Severe thunderstorm warnings are wreaking havoc on Fourth of July celebrations along the East Coast.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
While eye-catching during fall, silver maple trees (Acer saccharinum) can wreak havoc on concrete surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and even your home’s foundation.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
The tug of war is also hair-raising because China's approach puts the world's most powerful AI in the hands of bad actors, who could – and likely will – use the models to wreak havoc.
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Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Our favorite franchise prop ever is back, and seemingly wreaking havoc yet again.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
While eye-catching during fall, silver maple trees (Acer saccharinum) can wreak havoc on concrete surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and even your home’s foundation.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
The tug of war is also hair-raising because China's approach puts the world's most powerful AI in the hands of bad actors, who could – and likely will – use the models to wreak havoc.
—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Our favorite franchise prop ever is back, and seemingly wreaking havoc yet again.
—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
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“Wreak havoc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wreak%20havoc. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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