provocation

Example Sentences

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His absolute commitment to his character — Johnson gives him room to deliver a real performance — allows this “Knives Out” to merge its throwback charms with modern provocations.

From Los Angeles Times

They claimed the project was an "artistic provocation", not a trick, but many fans felt betrayed.

From BBC

The arrest of Gershkovich, which the Wall Street Journal described as a “calculated provocation,” has sent relations between Washington and Moscow to yet another new low, and put Russia a step closer to pariah status.

From Washington Post

His provocations have included posting a picture of himself wielding a baseball bat beside a picture of the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin L. Bragg.

From New York Times

During the meeting, the Turkish government urged Danish authorities to take the necessary steps against the perpetrators and measures to prevent such provocations from recurring.

From Reuters