Example Sentences

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And right now there is no cure for a disease that is wreaking sheer havoc in the lives of more than 176 million women globally, according to Endometriosis UK.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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

Or its Revolutionary Guard Corps could choke the flow entirely, wreaking havoc on energy markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Climate change is wreaking havoc on agriculture, bringing stronger storms, longer droughts, erratic rainfall and rising temperatures.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

My heart felt all melty, butterflies were wreaking havoc in my stomach, and I felt scared and exhilarated and like laughing and crying all at the same time.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon