provoke
Example Sentences
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Her style is confrontational and seemingly fearless, often provoking hugely divergent reactions from critics and fans.
From Los Angeles Times
If big declines provoke anxiety, reduce position sizes to lower investment risk, or take profits.
From Barron's
The adrenalin, frustration and anger provoked by recent days was visible publicly, which is rare for Sir Keir.
From BBC
In time, Parliament voting for the publication of no end of documents and messages prompted by the Lord Mandelson scandal could yet provoke embarrassment and diplomatic headaches with Washington.
From BBC
Software stocks are close to being priced as if they were set for zero future growth, according to analysts at Jefferies, which should eventually provoke some bargain buying.
From Barron's
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