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the host's provoking opinions are the reason why people tune in to his radio talk show in the first place
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Adam Crafton’s interview with him was thought-provoking.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Friday might pose a thought-provoking question.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The classics are thought-provoking, potentially life-changing books, but modern life’s pace often prevents us from reading them deeply (if at all).
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2025
Her work is technically amazing, thought provoking and has tons of heart.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Friday might pose a thought-provoking question.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The classics are thought-provoking, potentially life-changing books, but modern life’s pace often prevents us from reading them deeply (if at all).
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2025
Her work is technically amazing, thought provoking and has tons of heart.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
See All Example Sentences for provoking
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“Provoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provoking. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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