provocation
Example Sentences
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Thankfully, America’s creative labor force tirelessly stewards that sense of creative provocation and patriotic inquiry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Now it’s a provocation by two former NBA players, Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White, who say they identify as women and wish to join the league.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
"This is a message that Pyongyang is closely watching the upcoming drills and could stage a provocation if it deems one necessary."
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Fashion has a long history of turning provocation, rebellion and even criticism of the industry itself into something desirable — and expensive.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
Jupiter will be a source of continuing provocation and excitement for the future human explorers of the Jovian moons.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Vocabulary lists containing provocation
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The Call of the Wild
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