havocking

verb

Definition of havockingnext
present participle of havoc
as in wiping out

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  1. trampling
  2. removing
  3. sacking
Verb
  • In other words, politics and emotion are presently trampling on market prices that, by virtue of them being set in markets, are free of politics and emotion.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The legend began after a series of bizarre and terrifying encounters in which settlers reported seeing the ghostly figure charging through the desert, sometimes trampling livestock or vanishing into the night.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of trampling
Verb
  • These could include planting trees, removing asphalt from playgrounds, installing outdoor classrooms and erecting shade structures.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The best scalp scrubs help deep-clean your scalp by removing dead skin cells, excess oil, and product buildup.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of removing
Verb
  • The Rebels forced Ralston Valley to punt the ball after sacking Andrews on third-and-7.
    David Mullen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Early in the third quarter, Hutchinson injured himself after sacking Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
    Jacob Lev, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of sacking
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