His activities and presence provoked a degree of public debate within Wellington.

Japanese activity on the Pacific coast in 1942 provoked great fears of invasion.

But Pakistani and American officials deny it, saying that any such activity would provoke outrage throughout Pakistan.

Tyrant's clandestine activity provokes opposition from a faction of female warriors called the Spinsterhood.

The statement also included a warning that activities could "provoke another generation of loyalists toward armed resistance".

A person who desires sexual activity with another person can provoke sexual arousal in the person.

Despite the relatively low number of shark attacks this year, a debate is stirring in scientific circles over whether human activity may be provoking some strikes.

And now its political activities have provoked an array of inquiries.

And an activity that rids a yearlong supply of dust from rugs should not provoke ridicule.

Any other activities on various boards will always provoke questions and doubts.