provoked
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The dismissal provoked criticism among Ukrainians who credit Mykhailo Fedorov for his efforts to modernize the country’s armed forces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
This is a fictional story, provoked by historical estimates that, from 1829 to 1865, between 4,000 and 10,000 enslaved persons sought freedom in Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Salgado Araujo’s death provoked outrage in Mexico, where government officials this week called on U.S. prosecutors to open a criminal investigation into the case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
But it provoked a war that despite the regime's survival has done huge damage to Iran.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Along with the anxiety that the Russians’ accomplishment provoked, Christine felt a sense of wonder, even a thrill, to see the skies above open so wide.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
