are provoking
- present progressive of provoke.
Example Sentences
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As usual, it’s the might-have-been races that are provoking the most discussion.
From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 2022
“They are provoking us,” said one Western diplomat who follows the International Atomic Energy Agency closely, adding that inspectors should be able to have full access next week.
From Reuters ● Jul. 1, 2021
What’s more, these innovations are provoking unexpected progress in conventional computing.
From Nature ● Oct. 1, 2019
“Unfortunately, it is apparent that more dangerous groups have joined this protest and are provoking conflict in spite of the public pleas from tribal leaders,” said Col.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2016
“You are very cruel,” said her sister, “you will not let me smile, and are provoking me to it every moment.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
