If Philip's policies provoked hostility and complaints, it was because they favored no class in particular.

These policies ultimately provoked a military revolt that became a civil war.

But his policies quickly provoked a conservative backlash.

Both policies have provoked clashes in recent years with the United States, a traditional ally.

These policies provoked armed rebellions in 1666 and 1679, which were quickly suppressed.

Mr. Hiam's policy provoked an angry protest from insurance companies.

The policy provoked controversy within the Trotskyist movement with some seeing it as a concession to social patriotism.

In general, this religious policy did not provoke popular opposition within Persia because the people simply adapted.

Khrushchev replied that Mao's confrontational policies would provoke a nuclear war.

This new policy met with fierce resistance and provoked numerous uprisings in the region.