provoked

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Deutsche Bank’s views on the U.S. currency caused a controversy back in January when a note from its head of forex strategy, George Saravelos, provoked the ire of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

The news has provoked a backlash from fans, with some questioning the justification given for the price hike, particularly given Google's recent settlement with the company in a five-year legal fight over in-app purchase fees.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

But a New York City Department of Investigation report found the SRG’s tactics during the protests “may have unnecessarily provoked confrontations between police and protesters.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Her inflated self-esteem is a force of nature never wielded unkindly, unless provoked.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

At least that’s what provoked the attack I was seeing Schmidt about.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin