Examples of 'was a provocation' in a sentence

Meaning of "was a provocation"

was a provocation: Indicates that something said or done was intended to provoke a reaction or an emotional response. This phrase is often used in contexts where there is a deliberate action to instigate a particular reaction from others

How to use "was a provocation" in a sentence

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was a provocation
Russia said it was a provocation and demanded their withdrawal.
The broadcasting of the speech was a provocation.
It was a provocation that went wrong.
Throwing your appraiser a beating was a provocation to you directly.
It was a provocation.
Some people thought that it was a provocation.
The topic of mausoleum was a provocation that implied historical parallels and political speculations.
Even the way she ate her candy was a provocation.
But it was a provocation on the part of the Israelis.
What happened was a provocation.
He was acquitted because the court found that what he was accused of was a provocation.
The exhibition was a provocation.
It was a provocation to show you that I am open.
Broadcasting the speech was a provocation.
All due respect, T, was a provocation to you directly . throwin ' your appraiser a beatin.
Thinking that this was a provocation.
This public prayer on the observation deck of the Emprie State Building was a provocation.
He said it was a provocation.
He showed Hitler 's greeting and then said that it was a provocation.
The seizure by Israel of Orient House was a provocation and an attempt to Judaize Jerusalem.
Not to wait for the Emperor 's approval of your consecration was a provocation.
Throwing your appraiser a beating was a provocation to you directly. There he is.
To a roomful of Global Voices contributors from 60 countries their question was a provocation.
The Orient House spokesman stated that the decision was a provocation against Muslims throughout the world.
Coffee? The broadcasting of the speech was a provocation.
Actually, it was a provocation.
Lastly, we can prove that there was a provocation.
Throwin' your appraiser a beatin was a provocation to you directly.
I do not think the flag flying screw-up was a provocation at all.
Coffee? Broadcasting the speech was a provocation.
In reality, the York meeting was a provocation.
All due respect, T… throwing your appraiser a beating was a provocation to you directly.
From that perspective, 11 September was a provocation.

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