But the presence of a rival also provokes jealousy in children.

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

Our presence there is inflammatory and to some extent provokes the problems we hope to damp down.

It seems that Walter's mere presence has provoked the killings.

"I cannot think there is anything to be gained when my presence provokes you so."

The presence of Ethiopian troops may have provoked the fighting in the first place.

The American presence on the border provoked political controversy in Germany.

His presence provoked a riot at the Forum that spilled into the streets.

If the men's presence provoked a twinge or two of apprehension, it did not last.

Kit's presence, she knew, was provoking it, and why that should be, she did not know.