"provoke" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- And thus, a curriculum intended to foster tolerance has deeply divided the city and provoked vicious expressions of intolerance, including two threats on the Chancellor's life.
- The visit, albeit unofficial, had provoked expressions of concern from the Chinese ambassador in Moscow.
- The Government of President Daniel arap Moi has been arresting political dissidents in recent months, provoking quiet expressions of official concern from Washington.
- The plan provoked expressions of dismay from dozens of advocacy groups, ranging from hospital organizations and schoolteachers to patrons of the arts.
- The tactics have provoked expressions of concern from some leaders of American Jewish organizations that usually give Israel unconditional support.
- A special of plum crisp was delicious, except for the basil-flavored whipped cream, which provoked expressions of disbelief at my table.
- No evidence was presented and no witnesses testified during the trial, provoking expressions of outrage from two lawyers seeking to defend the accused.
- A car-bombing in Barcelona that killed 17 people at a crowded supermarket has provoked expressions of anguish and outrage and concern over the future tactics of Basque separatist guerrillas.
- A12 A car-bombing in Spain has provoked expressions of anguish and outrage as well as concern over the future tactics of Basque separatist guerrillas.
- As in January, the proposed legislative redistricting provoked expressions of outrage from some lawmakers, virtually all of them members of the party that does not control the chamber they belong to.
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