Sentence examples for by provoking from inspiring English sources

Kierkegaard sought to remedy this by provoking an attack on himself in the popular satirical review The Corsair.

"By provoking Israel, Hezbollah provided that opportunity".

So it sought new entertainment by provoking the police.

The valve acts by provoking a pressure drop that depends on the degree of the opening.

But that strategy could backfire by provoking the Pakistanis, who could undermine any agreement.

She found out the truth when she was 13 by provoking an adult to tell her.

Behind it lies a bet that democracy is better served by provoking questions than by preaching.

Terrorism is an autoimmune disease; its purpose is to cause harm by provoking an overreaction.

He allegedly created this consensus by provoking the Japanese into the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Experts have warned that such a measure could backfire by provoking retaliatory action.

To make you feel good," by provoking the release of oxytocin.