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Discover LudwigThe phrase "provoke a wave of" is correct and is commonly used in written English.
You can use this phrase to describe a person or event creating a reaction of some kind. For example, "The sudden announcement provoked a wave of shock throughout the office."
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The idea was that it would provoke a wave of new building.
The European Court's decision could provoke a wave of similar rules from other countries.
Or will the Captain provoke a wave of disfavour that will warn Hollywood to wean itself forever from its patriotic heritage?
Before Iraq, many assumed that the sight of women in body bags or with missing limbs would provoke a wave of public revulsion.
Mas has threatened to call elections if that is done in Catalonia, believing it would provoke a wave of nationalist sentiment.
Some Palestinians suggested today that Israel was out to provoke a wave of Palestinian violence just as General Zinni returns to Israel.
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The changes, when announced, provoked a wave of commentary online.
Her killing provoked a wave of shock across the UK and around the world.
"That's just not right". As a whole, Rumsfeld's responses provoked a wave of criticism from congressional Democrats.
A similar plan for the London Underground by Mayor Boris Johnson provoked a wave of strikes on the Tube.
In recent weeks the unrest has provoked a wave of strikes, including a 12-hour general strike in November.
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