provocateur
Example Sentences
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The label, called Tucker Carlson Books, is launching with a slate of tomes by high-profile authors, many of whom are controversial, including actor and comedian Russell Brand and media provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
And, of course, radio jokester and provocateur Stern.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Witty and mischievous, a punster and provocateur, Man Ray excelled as a photographer, filmmaker and object-maker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025
On Sept. 29, he appeared in a video interview with OutKick provocateur Clay Travis and revealed his interest in the race.
From Slate • Oct. 8, 2025
With him, the composer as agent provocateur had arrived.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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