Sentence examples for been provoking from inspiring English sources
verb
To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
What about the newly discovered memorial stone that has been provoking interest?
The interview, posted on the Internet, has been provoking a torrent of angry remarks.
The inability of the civilian Government to handle the drought problem effectively has been provoking strong criticism.
The book has been provoking exactly these kinds of reactions since its release in English in 2005.
Right-wing talk-show hosts, pundits, and protesters have been provoking these feelings in Latino people for decades.
Mosque leaders had been provoking the government for months by abducting alleged prostitutes and police officers, and by threatening music store owners.
(They had been provoked by budget cuts).
They've been provoked by the wiles of young girls.
They have been provoked and abused, haven't they?
As of this week, even peaceful Muslims have now been provoked.
This is provoking much heat.
