provoked

Example Sentences

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It provoked litigation and an avalanche of billable hours that only cooled when both parties agreed to explore coexistence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Or maybe you think about the brutal reaction his work provoked from conservatives.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

When Carlson asked why the T-shirt had provoked such a backlash, West said that it was because he was not acting in a way the media approved of.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

West's European comeback tour had already provoked controversy prior to the furore in Britain.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It's not like Peeta attacked the Gamemakers, but at least he was provoked, too.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins