1. It said the Thunderbolt fired into the air with the intention to provoke and create fear.

2. It said the message would provoke controversy and was seen by some as an expression of hate.

3. They are hired by the authorities to provoke a bloodshed that we are doing our best to prevent.

4. Hezbollah had already demonstrated its ability to provoke Israel with drones.

5. Few items provoke public interest like an unidentified flying object.

6. The tariffs could very well provoke a global trade war.

7. Manning contends she wanted to expose wrongdoing and provoke a policy debate.

8. Seoul has vowed to respond harshly should North Korea provoke its military.

9. Tweets are too short to express substantive views, but long enough to provoke an emotional response.

10. They were flanked by officers on bicycles and on foot but did not challenge or provoke them.

11. Part of the allure of flocking birds is their ability to provoke optical illusions.