Sentence examples for no provocation from inspiring English sources

"It was no provocation whatsoever," he said of his visit.

There was no provocation; the soldiers issued no warning.

When that occurs, the clay can spontaneously liquefy with little or no provocation.

A pit bull is willing to fight with little or no provocation.

Both boys are physically abused by their jailers with virtually no provocation.

He was African American, unarmed, and provided "no provocation" for the shooting, according to police.

With little or no provocation she would suddenly begin reciting one of her pitches.

A lawyer for the soldiers said there had been no provocation for deadly force.

There was, therefore, no provocation on my part nor any desire to shock.

The dog was a threatening presence: it seemed desirous of attacking someone, with little or no provocation.

He's got the gall to tell us there was 'no provocation.' When the bird was wearing a school uniform".