The new accusations have provoked calls by civic, religious and business leaders for Mr. Peredo's resignation.

And the accusation has provoked a vigorous debate on the Web.

Here in Normal, where the white, sprawling plant rises from the rolling Illinois hills, the accusations have provoked strong emotions.

The accusation almost provoked a glare of anger from the elder Vulcan.

The accusation provoked open laughter, and Scott halted in surprise.

That accusation by a U.N. official, in veiled form, provoked indignation here.

I'll bet she has a scrapbook ten inches thick of all the newspaper articles her accusations have provoked.

The accusation provoked a libel lawsuit that he lost.

The murders and the accusations against the young men had provoked feelings of shock and anger that resonated throughout the world.