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How to pronounce provoked in American English
“provoked” pronunciation by American speakers
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“provoked” in real sentences — American speakers
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Russia has needlessly provoked.
State Department
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When Roots premiered in 1977, it provoked both a public conversation, but it also provoked a
The Obama White House
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The original discussion was provoked by that.
Federal Reserve
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