In spite of precautions, the suggestion became public and provoked the formidable riot called the "battle of the umbrellas".

A few weeks ago the mere suggestion of such a thing would have provoked demonstrations.

His suggestion has provoked outrage in both houses of the Legislature.

That last suggestion provoked a scowl from Seven.

But the suggestion that the powers impose conservation of rain forests would obviously provoke fierce north-south conflict.

This suggestion provoked furious reactions from some quarters in Algeria, and has been rejected by many academics, though others regard it as plausible.

My little suggestion provoked quite a scene.

As mentioned above, this suggestion provoked outrage among local residents and was withdrawn.

He said the suggestion that they may turn up in mass graves had provoked "tremendous confusion in my own feelings."