Sentence examples for provocative displays from inspiring English sources

The annual marches, celebrating a centuries-old military victory but viewed by Roman Catholics as provocative displays of triumphalism, began as smoke from overnight bonfires and fireworks gave way to the clamor of pipes and drums.

Because of an editing error, a Fashion page article on Tuesday about department stores' provocative displays of lingerie referred incorrectly to the director of marketing for the H.&.M chain in the United States.

Since taking office in December, the hawkish Mr. Abe has been closely watched to see if he makes potentially provocative displays of Japanese nationalism that could isolate his nation and undermine his efforts to restore Japan's stature in a region increasingly dominated by China.

Works range from historical photographs to provocative displays of violence and sexuality.

In that case - as in the case of the "open carry" movement in the Starbucks stores - the legislation was prompted by provocative displays of firearms aimed at making a political point.

And yet backstage, after this deliberately provocative display, Burton seemed taken aback by any suggestion that she had desired to shock.

American officials said they saw the test flight as a provocative display of muscle by China's military but were unsure for whom the show was meant: Mr. Gates, Mr. Hu or both.

The earliest significant act of domestic internet censorship, in September 1996, was to shut down an online discussion forum at Peking University, "Untitled BBS", when nationalist students began agitating for demonstrations against Japan after a right-wing Japanese group had made a provocative display at the Senkaku, or Diaoyu, islands, Japan's claim to which China disputes.

Today, the flagship London store has 17 restaurants, bars and cafes; uses provocative window displays to gather crowds; and is a frequent sponsor of museums and supporter of artists.

4. DO THE SMALL STUFF WELL When editorial types rave about Adam Moss's version of New York magazine, part of what they are reacting to is not the big booming features, but what the magazine does at either end — the provocative small display type, playful infographics, and bits of service journalism smartly and elegantly delivered.

As a public park run by a nonprofit corporation, the Socrates Sculpture Park regularly hosts playful, provocative outdoor art displays that change with the seasons.