riot

Example Sentences

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She has covered a range of topics including the war in Ukraine, the supply-chain crisis, and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

They would be elderly people rioting, but they would still riot.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 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

The holders and La Liga leaders were crushed at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium as Diego Simeone's side ran riot with four goals before the break.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

I shoved my way down there, mouthing a token pardon me in the noisy crush, and ran into Harry escorting Fern Spitty and trying to clear a path for her through the near riot.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly