as in provoking
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
whipped up protests against the proposed amendment to the state's constitution
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Throughout the weekend, McIlroy and other European players sparred with fans, provoking the Irish golfer in at least one instance to yell back at the crowd, while others flashed middle fingers in response to the jeers.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025 -
There was the invasion, the election deniers, and a leader provoking his audience to do something.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
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The nonprofit will provide scholarships and supportive services for families raising children with autism.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prague Reuters — Billionaire Andrej Babis’s ANO party cruised to victory in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election on Saturday, raising the prospect of a government that would boost Europe’s populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce support for Ukraine.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Low-ranking states may also benefit from greater investment in public health services — promoting whole-person health and prevention of mental health conditions — that can be implemented in primary care offices, schools and other community settings, Reinert said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Most recently, the actor has been on the film festival circuit promoting her forthcoming movie Christy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Whipping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipping%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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