And this summer, while New Yorkers drove, walked, or played on its banks, the sight of it provoked empathy.

The sight of his name provoked uncontrolled sobbing.

It is unlikely that the mere sight of this interior could provoke them.

The sight provoked in her only relief.

The sight of the two provoked much discussion among the party guests.

The sight and smell of it provoked anger.

Jake had been afraid the sight of the skimmer's landing might provoke some reaction from the alien shuttle, but it did not.

The sight of an unmarried blonde doing this kind of work has provoked a range of responses.

The sight provoked the inborn grinding of his teeth.

The sight of any Balanchine ballet onstage provokes a clearing of the mind.