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riotous

[rahy-uh-tuhs] / ˈraɪ ə təs /


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The stumping that led to Sooryavanshi lying on his back was an anti-climactic end to what could have been riotous entertainment.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

The Bazball era began as a riotous post-Ashes rebuild - run chases, bucket hats and nighthawks.

From BBC Jan. 3, 2026

“Egg nog is kind of like me — it’s not for everyone, but the people who like it are my kind of people,” he said to riotous applause.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 21, 2025

Parrish told ProPublica she had collected evidence that “shows ongoing and persistent activity” outside the facility that under statute and police directive “would be considered riotous, unlawful assembly and/or disorderly conduct.”

From Salon Nov. 14, 2025

For a moment things got riotous, with everyone shouting and mimicking touching electric fences.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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