tear gas

Example Sentences

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Police fired tear gas at the protesters who dispersed, the AFP journalist saw.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

The Lagos State government says it is unaware of their personnel using tear gas or of deaths linked to the demolitions.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Federal authorities deployed tear gas and made some arrests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Agents have set off tear gas canisters without giving a heads-up to Chicago police.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

Burger was the only one who wasn't seen by the guards, and he didn't step on any firecrackers or set off tear gas.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple