provocative
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"That's just how it is. It's a battle, a war, so it's normal to have provocative acts in football. It's part of the game."
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Murphy lays out a provocative agenda for Democrats to call Americans to national service, break up corporate power, rebuild local communities, and create a bigger tent that reaches disaffected conservatives hungry for change.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
I thought Bill Shaikin’s column on the Dodgers ruining baseball was good and provocative.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
Finally, be wary of “rage bait” — intentionally provocative messages or content designed to boost engagement on social media platforms by eliciting negative reactions.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 16, 2026
I didn’t say anything, I just waited for him to explain, because he never says anything provocative without explaining himself.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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