He had not wanted to provoke comment by coming to see her immediately.

Examples can sometimes provoke comments which I shall not make.

He could not allow his respect for this man to provoke rash comments.

These writings have often provoked dramatic reactions and positive comments.

The cost of the book must provoke adverse comment.

It also provoked comments in the diary columns of the daily newspapers.

The car also provokes constant comment from other drivers.

The model proved to be a major success, provoking lively comment and query.

Each publication described the course in some detail, the 3rd hole provoking considerable comment.

Of more immediate threat to American policy here, the verdicts provoked outraged comments from the new administration.