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thought-provoking

[thawt-pruh-voh-king] / ˈθɔt prəˌvoʊ kɪŋ /


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The ways the siblings cope with their versions of reality are quite different, quite haunting and quite thought-provoking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

They can be funny, sad, heartwarming, reflective, thought-provoking or surprising.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

"Coinbase remains committed to authentic, thought-provoking communication and to operating responsibly within the UK's regulatory framework," it said.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Emma Barnett and John Simpson bring their pick of the most thought-provoking deep reads and analysis, every Saturday.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

You’ve used your irreverent, hectoring funny and thought-provoking voice to create a space for real conversations about an important subject.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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