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

But the celebrations in one Tehran neighborhood were also furtive and short lived to avoid riot police or members of the Basij, a voluntary auxiliary force with the Revolutionary Guards.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 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

Okan Buruk's Turkish champions ran riot after the break as Lang pounced on a loose ball in the six-yard box to level on 49 minutes.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Bowing to the mounting pressure, Mayor Thompson toured the riot area.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield