Example Sentences

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It was the first time a tsunami had wreaked such havoc in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the scale of the tragedy was overwhelming.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024

It was March 11, 2020 when the WHO issued its declaration, driving home the severity of the threat faced by a virus that at that point had wreaked havoc primarily in Italy and China.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2022

The virus had wreaked havoc particularly on patients with special needs and pre-existing conditions, including Calvin Bethley’s son, who has asthma and scoliosis.

From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2021

After a tornado had wreaked havoc on their property one night, Schneemann invited 10 friends over and handed out cards that instructed them to negotiate the litter of fallen trees.

From The Guardian • Mar. 8, 2019

Her stockpiling of power had wreaked havoc on nature.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo