provoked

That figure was what provoked Boasberg to suspend the Arkansas program and block a similar effort in Kentucky before it could even start.

Mr Streeting’s repeated public opposition, including asking officials to examine the costs to the NHS of implementing any change in the law, has provoked private and public irritation from some of his Labour colleagues.

Neither Hegseth nor Gabbard, on the other hand, have little experience in their respective portfolios; Gabbard in particular has provoked consternation over her promotion of Kremlin talking points and conspiracy theories.

RFK Jr has long expressed views that conflict with scientific evidence, especially on vaccines, and his nomination has provoked opposition from public health experts.

She claims that America wants to destroy Russia and provoked it into invading Ukraine in order to impose draconian sanctions on the country.