1.   The measures provoked vigorous opposition in right-wing circles.

2.   But his first anti-crime measure provoked controversy.

3.   His cost-cutting measures provoked more anger, and inflicted the most damage, in the news department.

4.   Many fear the austerity measures will provoke more unrest.

5.   The House measure also provoked widespread criticism from Democrats for the limits it imposes on lawsuits by victims of terrorism.

6.   The measure provoked outrage from consumer groups because it would have automatically granted the patent extension while the court considered it, which could take months or years.

7.   The measure had provoked outrage among civil liberties groups and prompted national gay rights organizations to call for a boycott of Colorado.

8.   If it becomes law, the measure will likely provoke another legal fight in Kentucky on the posting of the religious commandments in public buildings.

9.   Many analysts said investors feared the measures would provoke a recession.

10.   The U.S. measure has also provoked an outcry from Canada and Mexico, which contend it violates the North American Free Trade Agreement.