provoked

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The rampage stunned Germany and provoked a heated nationwide debate about security around Christmas markets, a beloved seasonal German tradition.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

His solicitor Iain Gould, who specialises in police misconduct cases, said Moses started counting to 10 which "provoked" Butler, who then "lunged towards" him - something Nottinghamshire Police has denied.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

He provoked conflict with fellow cast members and was seen by fans as fraying Montag’s relationship with her best friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Or were they provoked into moving against him by his refusal to stay in the background, his determination to drive his party's agenda and to explore new and controversial areas of business?

From BBC • May 10, 2026

On that particular Holy Thursday, Severo was pacing up and down the drawing room worrying about the scandal his daughter had provoked at mass.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende