The changes, which would make it easier to fire workers, have provoked strong protest on the left here.

The case has already provoked protests from civil rights advocates.

They wanted to cause chaos and provoke protests of the public against authorities.

The police arrested 32 students, which provoked further protests and arrests.

Also, landlords fear that a foreign government inside an office building may provoke protests outside.

That decision provoked strong protests and critical editorial comment in Europe.

"This is a site where a new public library would provoke protests because all its books were not politically correct."

The proposals have provoked protests from local residents and environmentalists.

This plan provoked widespread protest from all sides on the issue.

His visit provoked protests, but before leaving he said, "I'm tempted to stay."