1.   The proposal provoked a storm of criticism that it was racist from immigration groups and campaigners on behalf of ethnic minorities.

2.   The proposal provoked widespread criticism.

3.   The proposal has provoked howls of Gallic indignation.

4.   The proposals have provoked protests from local residents and environmentalists.

5.   If the new SEC proposal does provoke a row, it would be nice to see some corporate managements stand up for their owners and back the commission.

6.   So, as the plan was rolled out last week, the White House did not articulate clear answers to many of the questions the proposal had provoked.

7.   The proposal has provoked controversy within Germany and protests from other European countries.

8.   The proposal provoked an outcry and failed to win city council approval last year.

9.   The proposal provoked endless parliamentary wrangling and unusually fierce arguments over whether it was insulting to the patriarch.

10.   The proposal will provoke a high-stakes lobbying battle.