provocative

Example Sentences

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Over the years, the group have faced criticism for their provocative lyrics and merchandise.

From BBC

The book is by turns brilliant, provocative, digressive and dull—abounding in talent but confusingly at odds with itself.

From The Wall Street Journal

The one that is furthest along, Galleri, was recently the subject of a provocative Super Bowl ad from the Hims & Hers telehealth company, beaming an experimental technology into millions of households.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rule states that there should be no behaviour that is "improper, offensive, violent, threatening, abusive, indecent, insulting or provocative".

From BBC

The creator, who uses the online handle RadialB, says he didn't expect to spawn copycats or be politically provocative.

From BBC