But his speech still provoked skepticism and criticism.
The new research has both raised hopes and provoked skepticism.
That study, published in 1989, provoked skepticism at first.
Undoing a long-established rule will inevitably provoke skepticism about the reasoning behind the decision.
Nevertheless, other costly safety devices — lifeboats, seat belts, swimming-pool fences, air bags — provoked skepticism before being adopted almost universally.
This sudden royal criticism of the kingdom's long-held religious practices provoked skepticism from critics of the Saudi leadership.
But inconsistencies, contradictory rules and flat out screening failures continue to provoke skepticism among passengers and security experts alike.
Some of the names on the list have already provoked skepticism among those seeking to reform the process.
Because the government grants so few asylum claims, advocates are wary of unconventional requests that can glut the system or provoke skepticism about the broader process.
That effort tends to provoke skepticism among Russians, who have an affinity for cynicism, particularly when it comes to their government.
