riot
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About 30 officers with riot shields appeared to be protecting a property during a live stream of the protest.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Farmer Tom believed the peacock was asserting his dominance and despite the bird running riot on his land, he was able to capture it and get it safely in a pen.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Dozens of riot police with helmets and shields lined the streets as the protesters made their way through central Caracas.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Events of the past few years haven’t exactly been a laugh riot for Semple, 61, with two unreleased TV comedy projects, one unpublished novel and the breakup of her more than 32-year romantic partnership.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Blacks protected by police and militia bought provisions during the riot.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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