provoking

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André described their involvement in the programmes as "more than us supplying the answers, it's about us provoking a conversation" about how the investigation was handled.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“That treatment gap is very anxiety provoking for patients and their families,” said Dr. Michael Garcia, chief medical officer of privately held GT Medical Technologies, the Arizona-based company that makes the tiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

According to the study, this engineered transplant can promote bone healing without provoking strong immune reactions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Her style is confrontational and seemingly fearless, often provoking hugely divergent reactions from critics and fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

I knew I should grin and say, “Why no—it’s just nature,” or some other disarming remark to avoid provoking him.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin