riot

Example Sentences

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Events of the past few years haven’t exactly been a laugh riot for Semple, 61, with two unreleased TV comedy projects, one unpublished novel and the breakup of her more than 32-year romantic partnership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But the celebrations in one Tehran neighborhood were also furtive and short lived to avoid riot police or members of the Basij, a voluntary auxiliary force with the Revolutionary Guards.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 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

Police in riot gear stood menacingly in front of the hotel, then eventually dispersed the protest by force around 10 p.m.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

In the century since the riot, progress has come in fits and starts.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield