provocation

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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

Calling Thursday’s flight a provocation that the U.S. “openly hyped up,” the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command said it scrambled fighter jets to monitor the plane’s flight.

From Washington Times

The videos do not show the alleged provocation.

From Washington Post

“North Korea’s nuclear program and missile provocations pose a serious threat to the peace on the Korean peninsula and beyond.”

From New York Times