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riot

[rahy-uht] / ˈraɪ ət /




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Riot control vehicles and detention vans were also deployed, AFP journalists saw.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Marc Merrill, co-founder, co-chairman and chief product officer of L.A.-based video game developer and e-sports company Riot Games, gave the maximum to Mahan, as did his wife, Ashley, founder of the sleepwear brand Lunya.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 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

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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