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Recent Examples of provocation Russia, without provocation, invaded Ukraine and declared its intent of completely destroying it. Askold Haywas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025 But his attempt to corral colleagues against the Trump trade agenda was seen as a provocation to the President’s close allies. Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025 Garza sees the project as a kind of musical provocation. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025 Byström takes the hyper-girl aesthetic that’s so often criticized and turns it into a tool of political provocation—especially in the context of issues such as sexuality and body politics. The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for provocation
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Noun
  • The Atlanta rapper was finally released from jail last November, and Mariah couldn’t contain her excitement.
    Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
  • But there’s no shortage of sporting excitement this summer, thanks to Bermuda’s popular pastime, cricket.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Trump says tariffs will force other countries to lower their own rates on U.S. goods and services, creating a more balanced economic playing field for U.S. exports and a strong incentive for companies to manufacture goods such as cars inside the U.S. to avoid paying the tax.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
  • As such, there is little incentive for non-citizens to try to vote, Levitt said.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Most taxpayers eligible for economic impact payments, known as stimulus checks, have already received them.
    Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • This tool could change how NC police test for DWIs April 4, 2025 3:38 PM Read Next North Carolina Could NC residents get a $5,000 DOGE stimulus check in 2025?
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Use this as an impetus to dig deep into your brand’s strategy, to diversify it, to reinforce any weak points—to be bold, get creative and innovate.
    Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Pray that this can be an impetus for his conversion.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • With Alex's encouragement and support, Spencer makes the difficult decision to stay behind and fight for the future of his family's ranch.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • In return the buying club would receive Ferguson’s attendance at every home and away match as well as phonecalls offering encouragement to the team’s manager and players.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In the gripping Prime Video action-thriller G20, family becomes both motivation and lifeline amid political mayhem.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
  • However, right now, renters aren’t experiencing that kind of motivation.
    Daryl Fairweather, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Provocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provocation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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