Sentence examples for provoked discontent from inspiring English sources

The remark provoked discontent in military circles.

The growing dominance of the executive branch, particularly Somare and his son Arthur, had provoked discontent among the public as well as in the legislature and among some ministers, and the political opposition, led by Morauta and Philemon, attempted to mount a parliamentary vote of no confidence.

The deal provoked discontent among some major Rio shareholders who complained that the deal only favors the Chinese company.

Gaveston's arrogance and power as Edward's favourite provoked discontent both among the barons and the French royal family, and Edward was forced to exile him.

But when the markets fell, some of those technocrats were torn between long-term political imperatives (reform in order to avoid stagnation) and short-term political needs (stop the hemorrhaging before it provokes discontent).

Opponents of one-party rule, it says, "have stirred up trouble about disclosing officials' assets, using the Internet to fight corruption, media controls and other sensitive topics, to provoke discontent with the party and government".

He said sanctions now being proposed against Tehran were "intended to have a smothering effect on the Iranian economy and the Iranian population, probably in the hopes of provoking discontent".

Bishop Myers may be outspoken and opinionated, but the Rev. Donald Levitt, a priest at Christ the King Church in Moline, Ill., said the bishop was loath to provoke discontent among his flock.

Harrison's first term as president provoked widespread discontent.

The Dane's display provoked grumbling discontent, at best, from the locals.

It can also backfire, because repression in some Arab states has provoked fresh discontent and radicalisation.