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Meanings of rioting in English

Catalan
motí

A state of disorder involving group violence.

motí
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Examples for "riot"
Examples for "riot"
1
Several people were stabbed before French riot police restored order, officials said.
The Irish Times
2
Police riot squads were used and several mounted police charges were made.
The Guardian
3
Don't start no riot.' That ain't really what he want to say.
The Guardian
4
Military personnel, riot police and water cannon have arrived at the scene.
Radio NZ
5
Twelve civilians and four soldiers died in the riot; scores were injured.
A. lincoln: a biography
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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Rioting through the time
Rioting across language varieties
Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
Less common
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