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I . riot [ˈraɪət] N

II . riot [ˈraɪət] VB intr

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1. riot (take part in a riot):

riot
бу́йствовать

2. riot (indulge in unrestrained merriment):

riot
гуля́ть
riot
тра́тить зря (вре́мя, де́ньги)

III . riot [ˈraɪət] ADV

prison riot N

race riot N

riot gear N

riot police N

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The grim specter of the 1943 riots never quite fades from the minds of city leaders.
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In 2001, riots broke out downtown during the Mardi Gras celebrations.
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The conspirators arrange the assault on a black waiter, hoping to provoke riots across the city.
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Following local riots, the government sent a group to investigate whether he had incited, encouraged or supported the rioters.
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There were catastrophic crop failures, bread riots, serious business recession and government incapability.
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The legal antics carried on for nine years before the union was found culpable for their part in encouraging the riots.
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The multinational force has been responsible for quelling riots and preparing for democratic elections.
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He commented that the event reminded him of the 1929 riots.
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Three days of what are variously described as skirmishes or riots ensued.
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The huge army of peacemakers could not curb the riots and had to be called back.
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