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Just eight days before the vigil, Almontaser had publicly endorsed Mamdani’s new strategy to combat antisemitism—the same initiative that had helped provoke the student protest.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

"Our aim by increasing investment in national defence is not to provoke, rather, it is to deter war," President Lai Ching-te said in speech to celebrate Taiwan's National Day.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

Rather than attempting to lure the animals toward the speaker, the researchers played the sounds loudly enough to provoke a startle response.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

“Only when the enemies fear us, can they never dare provoke us.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

“Well,” he said, “in any case I don’t propose to be wicked any longer. It is a king's business to prevent bloodshed if be can, not to provoke it.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

This John Stewart is purposefully calm and assured, even when Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan, an entitled jerk clinging to crusted-over glory, provokes him.

From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026

But if West provokes a contest now, that rules Burnham out.

From BBC ● May 9, 2026

Ms. Enyedi implicitly provokes such consideration through shots that often put flora in the foreground, with humans reduced to background extras.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

"I understand the anger and fear this provokes, and I will quickly meet with the Jewish community. It must always feel safe in our country," he added.

From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026

It's a voice that provokes first irritation and then eagerness.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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

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

His death – and the speculation over what happened to him in the week between his daylight disappearance and the discovery of his body – became a huge news story that provoked countless unanswered questions.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

The outrage around the campaign echoes that provoked by American Eagle's "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans" campaign in 2025.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

"I've brought you dinner. It's the least I can do. I was angry earlier. Claudine provoked me. Forgive me, will you?"

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

The technology allows users to make calls, interact with AI hands-free and also take photos and videos simply by touching the frames, provoking concerns about privacy.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

They say these molecules may have several practical advantages, including relatively inexpensive production, stability and a low likelihood of provoking an immune response.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

Then two 6-10 players suddenly showed up at Kennedy, provoking a City Section investigation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

Known as an “urchin” bait, the lure is dominating professional competitions, sparking a rush of imitators and provoking shelf-clearing buying frenzies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

“How provoking you are! I don’t approve of cigars and I will only allow it on condition that you let me put you into my sketch. I need a figure.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott