provoked

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The comments provoked anger among many, including Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old recent graduate of Boston University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The rampage stunned Germany and provoked a heated nationwide debate about security around Christmas markets, a beloved seasonal German tradition.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

His solicitor Iain Gould, who specialises in police misconduct cases, said Moses started counting to 10 which "provoked" Butler, who then "lunged towards" him - something Nottinghamshire Police has denied.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Or were they provoked into moving against him by his refusal to stay in the background, his determination to drive his party's agenda and to explore new and controversial areas of business?

From BBC • May 10, 2026

I had provoked Raymond’s adversaries at the beach.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus