We have seen tragic incidents of terror, unilateral actions and provocative rhetoric undermine the historic accomplishments of the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.

However, his deeply felt and meticulously researched rhetoric conveyed in all his books is hard hitting, provocative and sagacious.

He utilizes high-profile media events and intentionally provocative rhetoric in order to highlight what his clients view as an unfair crusade against tobacco and nicotine products.

The Bush Administration, facing a dangerous war, has scant patience for what it considers insulting and provocative rhetoric.

The Administration wants to persuade both nations not to arm missiles with nuclear warheads or to engage in more provocative rhetoric or military activity.

Maryam Behrouzi - secretary of the Zeinab society, a pro-fundamentalist women's group - condemned Ahmadinejad for using "provocative rhetoric".

Will they make Indonesia's military leaders think twice, or lead the pragmatic Chinese to ignore Taiwan's provocative rhetoric about virtual independence?

Though he sometimes raised the possibility of having to step outside normal channels if "certain people were to stifle democracy", this was just provocative rhetoric.

Because of Palestinian security failures and the provocative rhetoric of Palestinian officials, many Israelis have lost confidence in Mr. Arafat's assurances.

He also urged opposition leaders, who have accused Mr. Moi of orchestrating the attacks, to "cool down provocative rhetoric."