Sentence examples for be provoked when from inspiring English sources
Ischemia due to dilation of the colon may be provoked when there is an increase in intraluminal pressure to more than 50 mmHg [16].
The dockers' action was provoked when the British Steel Corporation unloaded materials on the Humber.
Mr. Curran later apologized in print for his language, saying it had been provoked when Mr. Andrews questioned his integrity.
Zidane's agent, Alain Migliaccio, said that the French captain had been "provoked" when Materazzi had said "something very grave".
Authorities have revealed details of the investigation after international outcry was provoked when an American dentist killed, skinned and beheaded Hwange Park's Cecil the lion.
It is exhibited by a kind of painful cringing gesture, which is provoked when the subject becomes conscious that they have violated the norms of their own group.
The furore was provoked when the shadow Chancellor Ed Balls said he always asked for proof of cash-in-hand payments, even when he handed over £10 to have his hedge cut.
Rabbi Meir Kahane said the clash, which resulted in injuries to three persons and the arrest of 27, was provoked when the police who had previously per mitted them to demonstrate— refused to honor the permit.
The Jameses say that the landscapers arrived earlier than expected and that Congo, who is typically kept inside when workers are about, was provoked when Mr. Rivera became scared of the dog and grabbed Mrs. James.
"They obviously came with tactics about our young lads to make sure they got a few kicks early doors, so it's disappointing," said Warnock, whose famous temper was provoked when Marvin Elliott clattered into Danny Butterfield's midriff.
