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Meanings of rioting in English

Catalan
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A state of disorder involving group violence.

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        Usage of rioting in English
        1
        A second night of serious rioting has taken place in north Belfast.
        The Irish Times
        2
        Police claim the group was rioting in Vatwa area of the city.
        The Irish Times
        3
        It was the scene of serious rioting on the Twelfth last year.
        The Irish Times
        4
        He spent the night drinking and rioting in the hut next door.
        Pan
        5
        But there's a long history, in Dublin and London, of theatrical rioting.
        The Irish Times
        6
        The rioting ceased the next day and General Lee reported all quiet.
        Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom
        7
        Serious rioting erupted in North Belfast tonight as rival factions clashed again.
        The Irish Times
        8
        At least a dozen bank branches suffered arson attacks in the rioting.
        Reuters
        9
        Brown's shooting sparked months of protests, including incidents of rioting and arson.
        Reuters
        10
        There were men toiling and spending their gain in gambling and rioting.
        Woman on the American Frontier / A Valuable and Authentic Histor...
        11
        With the city rioting, perhaps we can distract people with a wedding.
        Lily of the Nile
        12
        Five other protesters also appeared in court on rioting and other charges.
        Reuters
        13
        Four other defendants also pleaded not guilty to rioting and other charges.
        Reuters
        14
        Although there has been some rioting, the protests have been largely peaceful.
        Wired
        15
        Instead, it has given rise to some very serious rioting in Bohemia.
        The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 59...
        16
        In some cities there had been rioting, but half-hearted and easily controlled.
        A Poor Wise Man
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