Sentence examples for may provoke an from inspiring English sources

These words may provoke an ambivalent reaction.

You should be aware before watching that 6x9 contains disturbing material that may provoke an emotional reaction.

A marathon of "Five-0" viewing may provoke an ache of nostalgia, or whatever that feeling is when the present looks bleaker than the troubled past.

Let's say this is a female victim of torture: a visual confrontation such as this, in its stark reality, may provoke an empathetic and perhaps even charitable response.

Hotels have also taken pains to avoid fragrances that may provoke an allergic reaction, which is why Westin stayed away from florals or citrus, said Sue Brush, senior vice president for the brand.

THE departure of Robert A. Lutz as vice chairman of General Motors may provoke an emergency call to the paint department: the color is leaking from G.M.'s headquarters.

It may provoke a new intifada.

It may provoke a similar sniggering from the cheap seats.

This time, however, the public outcry may provoke a change.

Some research suggests that it may provoke a greater release of hormones associated with acne.

The package may provoke a furore, as payments to Hester have done in the past.