run riot

Example Sentences

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Intellectual license granted, the company is allowed to run riot in a performance work that maintains a Brechtian distance between actor and role.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

Off the bench, Billy Gilmour subtly brought some control to Scotland's play against Greece, who were threatening to run riot at Hampden for the second time in seven months.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

The point of confining them was to provide the structure and tools to change — a goal that’s impossible to reach if they’re allowed to run riot.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2023

A red card for United defender Jonny Evans early in the second half enabled City to run riot late in the game, scoring three times from the 90th minute.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

Ghosts of Might Be run riot in the woods, and stationery shops and messes of stars.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell