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But whether that’s a contributing factor or not, it does seem he’s getting more frantic to do whatever it takes to get a rise out of people.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2025

He even managed to get a rise out of mild-mannered Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone, who recently kicked him out of the chamber for heckling.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

“TJ Simers was acerbic, witty, cranky and knew how to get a rise out of people,” Southern California sportswriter Janis Carr tweeted Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2024

“You can see that phrase and easily recognize that someone’s trying to get a rise out of you by using it,” Pitcavage said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2023

I’ve seen Snout pee on T. Ray’s boot and it not get a rise out of him.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd




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