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The idea that single-sided tape measures are becoming obsolete has provoked skepticism, starting with devotees of Stanley’s products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

However, the way the analysis has been conducted has provoked heated debate.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It is, admittedly, hard to reconcile the fact that something so unambiguously tasteless has provoked this confrontation.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The long-term rise in beef prices has provoked market participants into a spate of finger-pointing, not all of which is groundless.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

The recent proliferation on the slopes of Everest of latter-day Wilsons and Denmans—marginally qualified dreamers like some of my cohorts—is a phenomenon that has provoked strong criticism.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer