riot
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The military thus far has had limited involvement in clearing roadblocks, playing a supporting role to the riot police.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
The president’s son visited Navarro in prison while he served time for defying a subpoena from lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Swatch’s UHR 0.40%increase; green up pointing triangle latest chaotic product launch—replete with riot police and tear gas—shows that for buzz-seeking brands, manufactured virality can have its upsides—and its complications.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
At one point on Monday night, he said he had seen up to 10 police officers with riot shields.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
I shoved my way down there, mouthing a token pardon me in the noisy crush, and ran into Harry escorting Fern Spitty and trying to clear a path for her through the near riot.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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