1. The deliberately provocative contest had been expected to draw outrage from the Muslim community.

2. China calls the moves provocative and a challenge to its territorial claims.

3. In Colorado, a nonprofit group created a series of provocative got insurance?

4. The Navy called the act highly provocative at the time.

5. He called on Pyongyang to cease provocative rhetoric and behavior.

6. Trying to explain away his most provocative statements or dismiss them as hyperbole can backfire.

7. He is a provocative and intelligent thinker.