provoked

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South Korea hit e-commerce giant Coupang with a record $408 million fine Thursday over a leak that allegedly exposed more than 30 million customers' data and has provoked the ire of US lawmakers.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

That, she said, has provoked a "backlash" which has led to ethno-nationalism – the idea that a national identity can only be derived through ancestry.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He provoked conflict with fellow cast members and was seen by fans as fraying Montag’s relationship with her best friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

But little - if anything - has caused as much controversy - nor provoked as many questions - as the Enhanced Games.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

An opposing counsel or a defendant might be rightfully wary that Baird could be a tough foe if provoked.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel