A Conservative candidate in such circumstances was likely to provoke hostilities very easily.

This cruel act of the military chiefs provoked hostilities with the British.

If Philip's policies provoked hostility and complaints, it was because they favored no class in particular.

"Saying that can provoke hostility and make that person feel rejected."

These losses provoked deep anger and hostility in the remaining Hungarian population.

Ronald Reagan has been all of those things without provoking such bristling hostility.

Rave music has provoked much hostility from rock fans.

This open arrogance could not fail to cause him trouble and provoke hostilities.

Local leaders blame the detention of over 200 Buhriz residents as provoking further hostility.

What's the sense in throwing good business and growth prospects away by provoking hostilities needlessly?