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provocative

[pruh-vok-uh-tiv] / prəˈvɒk ə tɪv /




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Such claims may be provocative even to readers favorably inclined to the book’s other arguments.

From The Wall Street Journal

In her post, Madonna revealed that she had always been a fan of Emin's "extremely personal and provocative work".

From BBC

I like being provocative, I like being controversial.

From Los Angeles Times

Ye, the provocative rapper formerly known as Kanye West, explains himself once again — this time in a full-page ad in Monday’s issue of the Wall Street Journal.

From Los Angeles Times

He would be wise to pause ICE enforcement in the Twin Cities to ease tensions and consider a less provocative strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal