Use "provoked" in a sentence

1. What provoked them?

2. The ruling provoked a firestorm.

3. The judges' decision provoked controversy.

4. The proposal provoked widespread criticism.

5. A memorial statue provoked riots.

6. The announcement provoked howls of outrage.

7. The president's decision provoked public demonstrations.

8. 9 The proposal provoked widespread criticism.

9. Her naive attitude provoked their derision.

10. Oppression provoked the people to rebellion.

11. I was always irritable and easily provoked.

12. His speech has provoked a raging debate.

13. Green's proposal provoked a firestorm of protests.

14. This measure provoked new rebellion and bloodshed.

15. The takeover provoked a tempest of criticism.

16. The announcement provoked a storm of protest.

17. My caress provoked a long , guttural gnarl.

18. When I'm provoked I get tongue-tied.

19. Her comments provoked uproar from the audience.

20. Most dogs will not attack unless provoked.

21. The new tax provoked a public outcry.

22. The decision to invade provoked storms of protest.

23. When provoked, do not retaliate. —Proverbs 26:20.

24. His behaviour finally provoked her into leaving him.

25. 2 This statement provoked a salvo of accusations.

26. Nevertheless, the article provoked an avalanche of reaction.

27. Provoked by wartime hysteria, some labeled us Communists.

28. I provoked him into doing something really stupid.

29. Be careful what you say-he's easily provoked.

30. 9 My caress provoked a long , guttural gnarl.

31. King David’s self-restraint when provoked by Shimei?

32. Her magnanimity provoked his tears; he wept wildly.

33. Alice's carelessness provoked her teacher to an outburst.

34. The suggestion inevitably provoked outrage from student leaders.

35. His impudence provoked her into slapping his face.

36. So is their desire to use them if provoked.

37. 16 Her high profile has provoked some tongue wagging.

38. In what ways have Jehovah’s stubborn people provoked him?

39. That provoked outrage from parts of the Royal Navy.

40. The decision to close the factory has provoked fury.

41. Most wild animals won't attack unless they are provoked.

42. The noise would have provoked alarm and neighbourly concern.

43. His actions provoked severe criticism from civil rights groups.

44. The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents.

45. The comments provoked an angry response from union leaders.

46. 18 The suggestion inevitably provoked outrage from student leaders.

47. Test results provoked worries that the reactor could overheat.

48. The measures provoked vigorous opposition in right-wing circles.

49. Mind you. That dog is very dangerous when provoked.

50. The noise would have provoked alarm and neighbourly Concern

51. He showed admirable restraint, and refused to be provoked.

52. The remark provoked an angry response from the crowd.

53. He smiled appreciatively at the murmur of laughter he'd provoked.

54. 16 The comments provoked an angry response from union leaders.

55. The prospect of increased prices has already provoked an outcry.

56. The decision provoked outrage from women and human rights groups.

57. 7 Test results provoked worries that the reactor could overheat.

58. We are not easily provoked, nor do we behave unseemly.

59. 17 Jesus was mild-tempered, even when he was provoked.

60. Her comments provoked an outburst of anger from the boss.

61. 12 The measures provoked vigorous opposition in right-wing circles.

62. The head teacher's policies have provoked alarm among parents. Sentencedict.com

63. I am not easily provoked , but his behaviour is intolerable!

64. He even enjoyed the sharp criticism he provoked from Voltaire.

65. I am not easily provoked, but this behaviour is intolerable!

66. Such memorials provoked anger among veterans and the military in general.

67. Love does not become provoked or keep account of the injury.

68. Acneiform reaction provoked by the oral or topical use of corticosteroids.

69. “... Seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

70. Summary The potential threat posed by Cyberterrorism has provoked considerable alarm

71. “When provoked, I would scream, throw things, and even assault people.

72. Love is not easily provoked by what others say or do.

73. The governor said he would not be provoked into intemperate action.

74. 26 Test results have provoked worries that the reactor could overheat.

75. Basic intrusions provoked high-T Aureoles near Cretaceous rocks in NE Brazil

76. I have learned to control my anger, even when I am provoked.

77. If this does happen, he should not remain “in a provoked state.”

78. Such detailed planning would have provoked snorts of derision from Sir Keith.

79. Her manifest lack of interest in the project has provoked severe criticism.

80. Officials suspected the man to be a poacher who provoked the attack.