Example Sentences

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"I understand the anger and fear this provokes, and I will quickly meet with the Jewish community. It must always feel safe in our country," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

"The idea is that it provokes thought – even though there's a lot of tragedy and disaster, it doesn't mean it isn't a good time to be alive."

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

“The kind of slight unease that I think it provokes, that sense of tawdriness, I think that they really fit the book, ultimately,” Szalay said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

Even so, declaring that spacetime does not exist often provokes disagreement across fields such as modern physics, philosophy, and science communication, as well as in popular science fiction.

From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025

After years of threats and insane posturing, it’s Fox’s early cancellation of Bunker that provokes North Korea’s supreme leader to action.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson