provoke
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Britain's media watchdog Ofcom said it had written to online service providers about "the increased risk of their platforms being used to stir up hatred, provoke violence and commit other offences under UK law".
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
In a time where edgy influencers like Clavicular and HSTikkyTokky are reposted, shared, and platformed for their ability to provoke, morality is bartered for popularity.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
When Dame Hilary published her original short story in 2014, its title was meant to provoke a reaction, according to playwright Alexandra Wood.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
With the decline of reasoned judgment has come the rise of opportunistic actors more willing to provoke and inflame.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Richardson was playing every card he had, hollering in Woolf’s ear to try to distract him or provoke him into fouling himself out of the race.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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