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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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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
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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
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 18 Nov. 2024.
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