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provoke

[pruh-vohk] / prəˈvoʊk /




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For those of us not raised on ranches, these references can provoke some worthwhile personal research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Every kennel here is full when we visit and many of them are covered by screens, because some of the dogs are so volatile our presence could provoke them.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

A top Iranian official is warning that attacks on the Persian Gulf islands that form Iran’s southern maritime frontier would provoke a new level of retaliation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Many investors are worried that the ongoing conflict with Iran might provoke more volatility in financial markets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

I would speak the truth and not provoke him further.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein