Her words provoked a new train of thought in Emily's mind.

Indeed, your words provoke our interest as nothing we have heard before.

His mother's words had provoked another train of thought in Paul - a duke's concern for all the people they'd lost this night.

The simple words provoked a sudden flush of happiness in Aleksi.

The major's last words provoked a sudden memory in Bashir.

But his thoughtful words merely provoked more of her scorn.

He paused to see if his words provoked any response, but Gabriel remained silent.

His words provoked the response he hoped for.

The words of the former ombudsman did not provoke the slightest political or media debate.

Again Harry paused, this time to see if his words would provoke a reaction.