"I was certain the novel would provoke social change," he said.

There were those who felt he is just trying to provoke change in a system that has been slow to accept reform.

After various measures trying to provoke change among the administration, the movement took its most drastic measure.

In 2007, two different efforts to provoke change on the issue tried to force the issue.

Regret for things done and undone could provoke change in the future.

Their aim is to provoke change rather than to enhance awareness.

All of these factors provoke change and put pressure on management of available water resources.

But consumers are speaking out to professional societies and, in some instances, provoking change.

Bell is quick to cite violence and "direct action" as more effective means than the law of provoking social change.

Gunpowder eventually was to provoke even more significant changes.