This unexpected event provoked a dispute amongst the English border officials.

Given Waterford's history of partisan Catholic politics, this provoked great fear amongst the townspeople.

The changes to the characters were controversial, provoking debates amongst fans.

Do we really need an excuse to provoke debate amongst us CiFers?

The changes provoked interest amongst the bourgeoisie in the city's past and in preserving what had not already been lost.

This provoked comment amongst both Wagner's admirers and his critics.

This highhandedness provokes a mutiny amongst some of the nobles.

His political views provoked a stormy reaction amongst supporters of the settlers' movement.

This speech, which was a little humorous, provoked a huge roar of laughter amongst those I was addressing.