Some might say she had considerable provocation to act as she did.

Despite its reputation, this species is generally lethargic, not at all aggressive, and tends not to bite without considerable provocation.

The war began with Iraq's invasion of Iran, albeit with considerable provocation.

And yet it should have been a considerable provocation.

Mikhail could sense that his wife was holding her frayed temper in with an effort, trying to remain calm in spite of considerable provocation.

Malice is implied when no considerable provocation appears, or when the circumstances attending the killing show an abandoned and malignant heart.

At night it may strike after considerable provocation, but behaves quite the contrary by day, often allowing itself to be handled or even bullied with impunity.

You've fought the good fight, Ballard, in spite of considerable provocation.

The war began in September 1980 when Iraq, admittedly with considerable provocation, invaded Iran.

Young women do not faint nowadays, monsieur, without considerable provocation.