provocative
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For one, he doesn’t have the provocative paper trail that Dhillon has.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Donald Trump is no stranger to provocative language.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Some sports media types believe SI is largely a nostalgia play in a landscape where young fans go elsewhere for game highlights and turn to provocative hosts such as Pat McAfee on YouTube.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
“I understand that the U.S. doesn’t want to be provocative in this region,” said Chen Ming-chi, Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister, characterizing Trump’s strategy as saying less and doing more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
He continued his speech, citing more myths about TB, and when he was done the moderator thanked him for giving a provocative talk.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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