provoked
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The renowned Brazilian chef also emphasized the "cultural loss" provoked by El Nino, referring to the disappearance of tradition along with the unavailable ingredient.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 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
Abdo's comments provoked a backlash, with Tiafoe among those defending the traditional way.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
When terrorists attacked America on Sept. 11, 2001, they provoked a response that, seen from today’s perspective, seems remarkable: The country immediately united across every political and ideological divide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
And he knew what it was like to be provoked, how terrible that could feel, how it was like the outside world agreeing with every bad thing you knew to be true about yourself.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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