Such changes in policy sometimes provoke charges that a public figure lacks political conviction.

The changes, which would make it easier to fire workers, have provoked strong protest on the left here.

Each important change in the balance provokes another, at an accelerating pace.

But the changes also provoked some skepticism by the public about the reasoning behind the decision.

Any change in format provokes angry protests and letters to the editor.

The abrupt change in direction provoked mixed reactions from fans.

Bonilla's change of address could provoke an even greater exodus.

These rapid changes provoked divisions among the principal military leadership just when war was imminent.

These changes provoked much discussion and comment within the press and the public; however, they did not lead to a strong increase in ratings.

This change provoked an angry response among some users.