provoked
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In fact, the entire stock market could be best described as a casino that incentivizes absurd growth like the historic tech bubble provoked by the spread of artificial intelligence.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
But her intervention has provoked a bit of a backlash among former colleagues and has raised some questions around the current first minister's approach going forward.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
"This is not Egypt's war and we will not be provoked," the official said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
It has also provoked debate over whether the mission of higher education — and help paying for it — should be tied to a paycheck after graduation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Nonetheless, the string of woes provoked a crisis of legitimacy.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
