finally provoke
Frequency: 6.17.3 per million words
to cause a reaction in the end, after some time
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- Years of neglect would finally provoke widespread protests among the citizens.
- After countless delays, the manager's indifference began to finally provoke resentment among his team.
- His constant teasing finally provoked her to snap back with an angry retort.
- The government's new policies are expected to finally provoke a debate on social welfare.
- If you keep pushing him, you'll finally provoke a strong reaction.
- The continuous pressure finally provoked a confession from the suspect.
- The series of unfortunate events seemed to finally provoke a change in public opinion.
- Do you think his provocative statements will finally provoke an international incident?
- Despite their efforts to maintain peace, the border skirmishes could finally provoke a full-scale conflict.
- She hoped her subtle hints would finally provoke him into taking action.