provoked
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Collage provoked some of Krasner’s strongest works, as we discover later, in larger examples, notable for bold shapes and clear color.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
And Univision Fresno provoked the Valley’s Latino community last year when it canceled a Spanish-language morning show featuring beloved anchor Lupita Lomeli.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
When Hurricane Sandy arrived off the US East Coast in October 2012, it provoked a storm surge that flooded the city.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Supriyono, another protest coordinator, told AFP he was concerned the unrest could have been deliberately provoked.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
We even managed to fill the bucket all the way, but the warders had provoked us.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
