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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Provokes in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Provokes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Provokes in a Sentence

  1. Seneca:

    Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us that injury that provokes it.

  2. Ben Hodges:

    The biggest thing that provokes the Russians.

  3. Mikhail Yulkin:

    The fact that (Russia does) not have such a system only increases our isolation, provokes suspicion and distrust among investors and consumers, and has a very negative impact on business and the economy.

  4. Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger:

    That is what provokes this entire incident, when the defendant provokes this incident, he loses the right to self-defense. You can not claim self-defense against a danger you create.

  5. Pyotr Shkumatov:

    The golden youth are not popular, such behavior, from people who haven't earned a rouble and who still have milk drying on their upper lips, provokes hatred. The police need to see this through to the end.

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