As with any sort of list, its primary benefit is to provoke discussion.

"Just as important is being able to provoke discussion, to make people really think and be conscious."

Still, the purpose of the exercise was to provoke discussion, always a good thing.

"But what it can do is start a dialogue and provoke discussion."

The sight of the two provoked much discussion among the party guests.

The auctions issue has provoked discussion and does so every day.

Our intent, as always, is to provoke discussion and awareness.

The document, she said, was intended to provoke discussion within the church about its future leadership.

Meanwhile, the league's meeting on going global will also provoke considerable discussion.

This has provoked much discussion about the political correctness of the term.