Sentence examples for acts of provocation from inspiring English sources

McDonnell put forward radical proposals to be tested rather than as determined acts of provocation.

An attempt was made to justify the oppression of the Germans by claiming that they had committed acts of provocation.

Don't assume that the other side's positions are deliberate acts of provocation; they may have pressures of their own that aren't immediately apparent.

The Ukrainian navy complained in September of "acts of provocation" by Russian border guards against its ships taking the same route.

I thought Mr. Sharon, for all his past acts of provocation and brutality, understood that more and more force could not assure Israelis a tranquil life.

Corin had joined two years before, but she resisted until a wave of London car bombings convinced her that 'the British military dictatorship' was performing acts of provocation.

Under existing conditions this constitutes an undoubted act of provocation.

Sailing at a time of crisis could be interpreted as an act of provocation in itself.

Rylance added: "Acting in the illegal settlements seems to me an act of provocation and disrespect.

Giving an interview to Rivarol was a deliberate act of provocation.

The act of provocation is meant to create negative publicity for Israel, and nothing more.