Paul's success at Ephesus had provoked a riot to defend the cult of the goddess Artemis.

The American success has provoked much carping in Europe, particularly from the French.

Its 2005 success provoked "a government counterattack" against the Brotherhood.

The magazines' successes reporting scandals provoked newspaper editors to press their Washington correspondents for similar vinegar.

But last month, after a group of lobbyists got what they wanted, their success provoked an outcry worthy of some heinous scandal.

The success of the Federalist Society has provoked some harsh reactions and dire warnings from liberal groups.

Portugal's eventual success and the establishment of its own empire provoked envy among other European countries.

A success at the stove provokes exclamations - "Killer!"

The Ombudsman has been signally successful in his activities, but ironically his success has provoked more interest.

Both successes provoked grumbling among lawmakers who had opposed the changes.