provoked
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Al-Marimi's removal from Libya in 2022 provoked a fierce backlash in his home country.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Collage provoked some of Krasner’s strongest works, as we discover later, in larger examples, notable for bold shapes and clear color.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
The renowned Brazilian chef also emphasized the "cultural loss" provoked by El Nino, referring to the disappearance of tradition along with the unavailable ingredient.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
And Univision Fresno provoked the Valley’s Latino community last year when it canceled a Spanish-language morning show featuring beloved anchor Lupita Lomeli.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
He was fighting in his own country, hundreds of miles within his own benders, against an aggression which he had not provoked.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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