Common collocations with provocative in American Collocation

The Committee considered that her comments had been highly provocative and very inappropriate.

Some of the articles are deliberately provocative.

The anti-American sentiment completely undermines the film’s rather provocative message.

Some of his remarks could have been misinterpreted as being slightly provocative.

It is certainly an original and provocative book, though at times extraordinarily difficult.

You made a very provocative statement in your New York Times interview.

But the passage raises some provocative questions which are as relevant for us today as they were then.

Prior to the England v. Germany game, some newspapers used provocative language in their headlines.

We are working with the international community for a decisive response to this provocative act.

The police behaved in a highly professional way in the face of extremely provocative behaviour.

This is a rich book, full of provocative ideas, which should appeal to any reader concerned about the future of human rights law and practice.

Now five of his most provocative, thought-provoking films are available in one collection.

Philosophy abounds with provocative arguments in which apparently simple assumptions lead to unexpected and often baffling conclusions.

This is a challenging and provocative work and recommended to anyone interested in the subject.