riot squad

collocation in English

meaningsofriotandsquad

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riot
noun
uk
/ˈraɪ.ət/us
/ˈraɪ.ət/
an occasion when a large number of people behave in a noisy, violent, and uncontrolled way in public, often as ...
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squad
noun[C, + sing/pl verb]
uk
/skwɒd/us
/skwɑːd/
a small group of people trained to work together as ...
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(Definition ofriotandsquadfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofriot squad

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Theriotsquadhas to go in.
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Theriotsquadmust be withdrawn completely and permanently.
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In the old days, ariotsquadused to have a marksman.
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Their policy is "no arrests"—they get theriotsquad, with their staffs and sticks, and clear the streets.
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Gazing out of the windows they saw the lights reflected off theriotsquadhelmets and equipment.
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We were shocked and ashamed by what we saw, in particular by the behaviour of theriotsquad.
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Inmates set multiple fires and ariotsquadwas assembled to quash the rebellion.
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Theriotsquadflees as the monster's foot crushes the riot squad's cars.
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Violence broke out between the crowd and police and theriotsquadwere called in.
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He is right to ask for the inquiry into the activities of the policeriotsquadthat night to be continued.
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We then saw theriotsquadmove in and do the same think to our lads—belting them across the head.
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Many modernriotsquadhelmets are reinforced with materials that will protect the wearer from dangerous substances such as acids or industrial chemicals.
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The battle screen allows players to use special effects against the opponent like a motorcycle, a thunderstorm, or even a quick call to the police'sriotsquad.
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