Collocations for "rioting"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "rioting" in context.
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riot
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- a riot in the [town, city center, streets, prison]
- [race, protest, social, street] riots
- a riot outside the [stadium, parliament building, White House]
- a riot between rival [fans, supporters]
- tried to [halt, break up, end, quash] the riot
- the riot was led by [thugs, protestors, activists]
- [stores, cars, property] damaged during the riots
- the riot was a [cause, result, consequence] of
- [many, several] were arrested during the riot
- could [lead to, result in] a [nasty, violent, messy] riot
- the [children, fans] threatened to run riot
- a riot of [colors, designs, instructions]
- you're a riot!
- this [book, show] is a riot!
- had a riot at the [club, wedding, party]!
- was a real riot at the [club]!
- rioted for [hours, justice]
- rioted against [a decision, cutbacks, the police]
- rioted over [a decision]
- sent in the riot [police, squad]
- [put on, wearing] riot gear
- slang: read his [son, workers, students] the riot act