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Term: Ran Riot

Description:

When someone or a group of people "ran riot," it means they behaved in a wild or unruly manner, causing chaos or disorder. This term can be used to describe both individuals and crowds.

Senses and Usages:

1. Verb - Past Tense:

When used as a verb in the past tense, "ran riot" means that someone or a group of people behaved in a disorderly or uncontrolled way, often causing damage or destruction.

Example sentence: The students ran riot during the school assembly, knocking over chairs and screaming.

2. Noun - Singular:

As a noun, "ran riot" refers to a particular instance or event where people behaved wildly or uncontrollably.

Example sentence: Last night's party was utter chaos, with dancing, drinking, and running riot until the early hours of the morning.

3. Noun - Plural:

In plural form, "ran riots" refers to multiple occasions or events when people acted in an unruly manner.

Example sentence: The football fans caused several ran riots after their team's victory, damaging the surrounding property and starting fights.

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