run riot

Example Sentences

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Speculation has run riot that the Oscar-nominated US actor has been leading a double life as the masked rapper, who only ever reveals his eyes.

From BBC

Intellectual license granted, the company is allowed to run riot in a performance work that maintains a Brechtian distance between actor and role.

From Los Angeles Times

Off the bench, Billy Gilmour subtly brought some control to Scotland's play against Greece, who were threatening to run riot at Hampden for the second time in seven months.

From BBC

Jeremy Doku was absolutely brilliant for Manchester City in their 3-0 win on Sunday, but Liverpool's tactics were the reason he was able to run riot down their right.

From BBC

She then let her emotions run riot on and off court in her Roland Garros loss to Gauff.

From BBC