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Examples of provoking in a Sentence
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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Her work is technically amazing, thought provoking and has tons of heart.
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Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
His creative licensing with my performance, always thought provoking and precise with his 'on point' direction for my performance as Regan.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2023
Still more provoking was Medill’s vow to ban all wooden buildings within the city limits.
—Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023
In general, if there was a provoking factor (like surgery) that has gone away, most people do not need lifelong therapy.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2023
The results are as enlightening, thought-provoking and frequently amusing as the man himself.
—Jason Bailey, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
Newsletter Sign-up Grapevine A weekly look at our most colorful, thought-provoking and original feature stories on the business of life.
—David Mermelstein, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
Including on-brand imagery that’s fun, funny or thought-provoking keeps people wanting more.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
Each are sharing their views on the planet and the environment at the eclectic film/art festival/thought provoking conference known as SXSW 2023 taking place through Sunday in Austin, Texas.
—Carol Cain, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2023
Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
His creative licensing with my performance, always thought provoking and precise with his 'on point' direction for my performance as Regan.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2023
Still more provoking was Medill’s vow to ban all wooden buildings within the city limits.
—Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023
In general, if there was a provoking factor (like surgery) that has gone away, most people do not need lifelong therapy.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2023
The results are as enlightening, thought-provoking and frequently amusing as the man himself.
—Jason Bailey, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
Newsletter Sign-up Grapevine A weekly look at our most colorful, thought-provoking and original feature stories on the business of life.
—David Mermelstein, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
Including on-brand imagery that’s fun, funny or thought-provoking keeps people wanting more.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
Each are sharing their views on the planet and the environment at the eclectic film/art festival/thought provoking conference known as SXSW 2023 taking place through Sunday in Austin, Texas.
—Carol Cain, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2023
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“Provoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provoking. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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