(1) Under Nicholas I this practice became widespread; arson, crimes by civilians in the company of soldiers, and riotous behaviour by peasants in the presence of military guards were among the cases handled by the army courts.(2) In 99 Cent, the store bins filled with candy and cookies are ablaze with a riotous display of buy-me colors.(3) Needless to say, it'll accompany many a party venue this festive season, thanks to its riotous blend of groovy guitars and dance-floor driven energy.(4) In her riotous large-scale paintings, flat vivid colors and explosive splash patterns bound and swirl, slipping giddily toward the edges as if daring the canvas to contain them.(5) Police emerged, many with nightsticks, many on horseback, and, in order to prevent what they perceived as the beginnings of a riotous attack on City Hall, they began beating those protesters who were attempting to march south.(6) A riotous round of applause arose from the crowd, congratulating Will.(7) One of French labor's friends in power, Georges Clemenceau, as described by Friedman, in 1906 sent troops to the Nord and the Pas de Calais to break a coal miner's strike and repress riotous behavior by the strikers.(8) Alternatively riotous crowds would try to intimidate local magistrates into fixing acceptable prices, which was seen anyway as nothing less than their duty.(9) What are we to make of the riotous subplots which tend to crowd out the ‘main’ line of action?(10) She swore the second night would be much better, that she'd pick some place less wild and riotous .(11) On Saturday night, after the match, they tried desperately to be invisible as the riotous celebration party began.(12) In Shakespeare's day, his plays were considered riotous and bawdy.(13) Relax, recline, become recumbent and ready yourself for this week's riotous , relay of rich regale from the odder and more interesting side of the Net.(14) At press time, the band were hesitant to offer any previews, but if their riotous live shows have been any indication, the faint of heart may want to think about updating their life-insurance policies.(15) Lincoln reviewed recent riotous incidents, beginning with the Vicksburg gamblers, moving to Madison County's purported slave insurrection, and ending with McIntosh's grisly death.(16) Don stood in the centre of what had become a riotous assembly, grinning sheepishly, enjoying the pats on the back.
