Sentence examples for long provoked from inspiring English sources

The case has long provoked international condemnation.

The definition of culture has long provoked debate.

While Fergana's borders have long provoked local tension, none of it is markedly religious.

The erosion of library services has long provoked outcry from authors.

Mr. Sorkin has long provoked strong feelings -- from those who like him and those who don't.

After leaving Arizona, Bush headed to California, another state where illegal immigration has long provoked angry debate.

The images of the conclusion of the march, including the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s renowned "How Long?" address, provoked a national debate that helped ensure passage of the Voting Rights Act.

The long delay provoked outrage among Hispanic, Asian-American and other groups as well as worry among farmers about their crop insurance policies, many of which are due to expire at the end of June.

The film nurtures the sort of existential crisis in American national identity that Detroit should have long since provoked.

So it is not surprising that many aspects of the application process — such as testing, alumni ties, access to Advanced Placement courses and affirmative action for minority students — long have provoked debate about fairness.

It might have been the quietest moment in the set, were it not for the crowd sing-a-long it provoked.