violent riot

Examples (10)

• The city witnessed several violent riots during the Civil War.
• The peaceful protest suddenly escalated into a violent riot late last night.
• Police were called in to suppress the violent riot that broke out at the stadium.
• Dozens of buildings were set on fire during the violent riot.
• The government is taking measures to prevent another violent riot from occurring.
• A violent riot erupted in the prison over the worsening living conditions.
• Witnesses described the scene as a violent riot with widespread looting and chaos.
• Several police officers were injured while trying to contain the violent riot.
• The documentary explores the underlying social causes of the violent riots.
• Fear of a violent riot led local business owners to board up their shop windows.