is rioting
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present progressiveof riot (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
riotnouna noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
Example Sentences
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“Pretentiousness is rioting at the Brooklyn Academy of Music,” his review began.
From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2022
Mr. Trump: Yeah, it is rioting in some cases.
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2018
Tell her what is rioting in my heart, and brain, and soul this morning.
From The Harvester by Gene Stratton-Porter