riots

Example Sentences

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The march had attracted criticism from councillors for taking place in an area which suffered severe damage during the 2024 riots.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Elections in Peru and Colombia and riots in Bolivia test Latin American democracy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Guerra said the lack of affordable housing had created a unique moment: Even after the King riots, the Northridge earthquake and the O.J.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

"Since it has become impossible to celebrate a match without descending into riots, the only common sense response is a new doctrine: 'zero gatherings'," it demanded.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

In the aftermath of the riots, most business owners on Springfield Avenue, the key commercial thoroughfare, didn’t bother to rebuild and left their stores abandoned and boarded up.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad