riot

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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of the past few years haven’t exactly been a laugh riot for Semple, 61, with two unreleased TV comedy projects, one unpublished novel and the breakup of her more than 32-year romantic partnership.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

Like thousands of others, Varvara took to the streets at the start of the war, joining rallies that were put down forcefully by Russian riot police.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 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

He is a mediocrity while the jejune young man running riot in the palace is a miraculous, world-changing prodigy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Shrubs that had been tidy topiaries had grown into great shaggy trees, and bowers of blooming vines had overspilled their neat beds to riot up the walls and columns and drape over the railing.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor