Sentence examples for provocative announcements from inspiring English sources

And he enjoys making provocative announcements in which his force of character must carry listeners past skepticism, as when he says that he is about to find the body of Cleopatra, or make a German museum return its bust of Nefertiti, or somehow copyright the shape of a pyramid.

Parker writes: He enjoys making provocative announcements in which his force of character must carry listeners past skepticism, as when he says that he is about to find the body of Cleopatra, or make a German museum return its bust of Nefertiti, or somehow copyright the shape of a pyramid.

In making his provocative announcement, Trump cited a discredited opinion poll published by the Center for Security Policy that claimed, without substantiation, that a quarter of all American Muslims believed that violence against their fellow citizens was justified "as part of global jihad".

North Korea's dramatic and provocative announcement of its third nuclear test on 12 February has raised critical questions about the effectiveness of the international community in reining in north-east Asia's most unruly actor.

Before he left the stage, 50 Cent made a typically provocative announcement: "I run New York!" And T. I. (who had moments earlier declared Jay-Z the "King of New York") feigned nonchalance, responding, "Yo, 50, I'm glad you up here, 'cause you can share my enthusiasm".

Finally, and most perplexingly, Finty, who moved back into her parents' house when Michael fell ill, walked over unbidden with a provocative and bewildering announcement.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called North Korea's announcement "highly provocative" and urged the country to abide by its international obligations.

The provocation proved provocative.

Several Western nations criticized Iran's recent announcements as needlessly provocative.

Deferring building announcements and other provocative actions in East Jerusalem thus became the litmus test of Netanyahu's commitment to the common cause of curbing Iran's nuclear enthusiasm.

Several Western diplomats expressed annoyance with Mr. Rugova, because his first post-election announcement included a provocative statement outlining his intention to move quickly to declare Kosovo's independence -- something left deliberately vague by outsiders and supposedly beyond the purview of the assembly.