riot

Example Sentences

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Even while McLaren ran riot through 2025 by taking 14 of the 24 Grands Prix, Mercedes had punted on the season to refine a 2026 car that would blow its rivals away.

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

But there’s a petition to get it taken off Dat Cloud because some people say it led to a riot at a local school.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas