tear gas
Example Sentences
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After a day of largely peaceful demonstrations on Saturday, including a counter-protest in support of ICE, some protesters attempted to breach a police barricade, prompting police to use tear gas.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
“John cleared a tear gas canister away from everyone,” Johnson said, pushing back on the government’s account and adding that tear gas had been deployed indiscriminately by law enforcement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
The Lagos State government says it is unaware of their personnel using tear gas or of deaths linked to the demolitions.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
During a protest that evening, Sahar and her friends sought refuge in a nearby house after tear gas was fired.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026
The tear gas lingers and drifts like smoke.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
