riot
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The military thus far has had limited involvement in clearing roadblocks, playing a supporting role to the riot police.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
The president’s son visited Navarro in prison while he served time for defying a subpoena from lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Nearly 1,600 people were charged with crimes associated with the riot, including about 175 charged with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer, according to DoJ figures.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Swatch’s UHR 0.40%increase; green up pointing triangle latest chaotic product launch—replete with riot police and tear gas—shows that for buzz-seeking brands, manufactured virality can have its upsides—and its complications.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
But if the tiptoer is Violet the photograph is riot that at all.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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