Sentence examples for distress provoking from inspiring English sources

Some have reported that this transition in cultural values has created ambiguous social expectations (ie, cultural ambivalence), which can become a source of distress provoking suicidal behaviour, both among elders and younger persons.

Dire distress provoked swift action, and that is morally excellent.

A clause dropping the requirement that women seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy prove they are "in distress" provoked angry demonstrations from anti-abortion campaigners at the weekend.

They may fear destroying hope or provoking emotional distress.

The research has provoked distress because of the manipulation involved.

The laughter — at the earnest reckoning occasioned by a weary-looking extraterrestrial and his giant robot; at the panic and distress their visit provokes — serves as a necessary balm.

Introduction Gasp onset is frequent during children end-of-life and may provoke distress in the witnessing parents.

Questions relating to previous pregnancies including miscarriage, termination of pregnancy or stillbirth provoked distress in some women.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by the presence of obsessions and/or compulsions that are time-consuming and usually provoke distress [ 1].

It appears that for girls, an abnormal weight and body shape easily provokes distress that associates with feelings, attitudes, and behavior towards the opposite sex.

31 August 1997 Diana killed in car crash in Paris, provoking widespread national distress and vilification of Charles.