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riot

[rahy-uht] / ˈraɪ ət /




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In March, the Texas Rangers baseball team announced on social media the return to public view of a “One Riot, One Ranger” statue at the ballpark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Before Riot Grrrl, Theo Kogan was enforcing an early version of “girls to the front,” calling out problematic men at their shows, on mic and from the stage.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Riot police were deployed on Wednesday evening after people took to the streets demanding a description of the suspects.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Layoffs have also hit the media and entertainment companies, including Los Angeles video game developer Riot Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Before heading to bed, I sit down at my desk in my room with Riot curled into a pile in my lap.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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