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

There was a 19% increase in religious hate crimes targeted at Muslims last year, with a spike after the Southport murders and riots that followed last summer, according to Home Office figures.

From BBC

Ironically, it never took place in reality, and was an amalgam of reports of riots and carnage throughout the city.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Thursday there were clashes between riot police and demonstrators in the southern Ariège department, after vets were called in to destroy potentially contaminated cattle at a farm.

From BBC

Baxter played most of the parts, bolstered by a riot of colour, fabulous sets, costuming and sharp scripts.

From BBC