riot
Example Sentences
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“One riot does not a revolution make,” LeoGrande said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
Their celebrations were furtive and short-lived to avoid riot police or other authorities.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Pictures have shown those taking part in the Britain First march and counter protesters coming against lines of police in riot gear.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
Okan Buruk's Turkish champions ran riot after the break as Lang pounced on a loose ball in the six-yard box to level on 49 minutes.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
I shouted, and could riot hear my own voice.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
