The comments provoked a strong reaction this week among lawyers and judges.

Mr. Greenspan's comments did not provoke much of a reaction in the credit markets.

His comments, made in an informal discussion of health-care reform with 15 other students, provoked enormous dissent.

His comment didn't provoke a smile, and he finally recognized how serious she was.

But the prime minister's recent comments have provoked criticism from even some of his staunchest defenders.

In the late 1960s Bader was interviewed on television and his comments provoked controversy.

The agency's comments provoked an angry reaction from American manufacturers, some lawmakers and outside trade analysts.

Reiss's comments have provoked fury from some parts of the scientific community.

Her comment provoked the loudest reaction of the afternoon.

Her comments provoked an angry response from the Canadian ambassador, media, and public.