Research on policing in divided societies is especially likely to provoke suspicion about its reliability for these reasons.

Would I be able to back off, without provoking suspicion, if I was offered drugs?

The mere question had been enough to provoke suspicion.

I now pack the equipment inside checked luggage and only carry on board components that do not provoke suspicion.

A short time ago, being well known helped a candidate's image - today, it often provokes suspicion.

Someone might have addressed me, and my reply might have provoked suspicion.

Still, it will require much time and effort, and might well provoke suspicion.

There was no sense in provoking premature suspicion.

Until recently, little of this would have provoked suspicion.

To carry anything more, earlier, would have provoked instant suspicion.