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Ancelotti also defended Vinícius Júnior from accusations he was provoking other players too much in recent matches.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2022

The announcement was the first official statement from Tajikistan confirming that fighting between the government forces and Taliban militants in northern Afghanistan was provoking a fresh wave of civilian exodus from the area.

From Reuters • Jul. 7, 2021

Those gathered, including the judge and lawyers on both sides, raised the possibility that Ms. Spears’s boyfriend was provoking her discontent.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2021

When he last returned to Israel to visit his mother more than a year ago, his size was provoking questions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2021

"I think I shall," said Basil, in a quiet confident way he had, which was provoking if you were arguing with him.

From Diana by Warner, Susan