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Meanings of most provoking in English

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Usage of most provoking in English
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O Guy, he is the most provoking person in all the world.
The Heir of Redclyffe
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Hugh had the most provoking way of giving you half his confidence.
Robert Elsmere
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But Jerry just laughed in the most provoking way and ducked under water.
The Adventures of Grandfather Frog
4
And then his wife had been most provoking in her manner to him.
He Knew He Was Right
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There was no doubt that Madge was a most provoking and persistent sniggler.
The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnic...
6
Here is the most provoking part of the whole mystery.
Poor Miss Finch
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Those eyes said in the most provoking manner, "I told you so."
A Modern Tomboy: A Story for Girls
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The most provoking thing in the world is a laugh that you don't understand.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 110, December, 1866 / A Mag...
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His love of brevity is, in this case, most provoking.
Lucasta
10
Never was a man fuller of love and impudence, compounded in the most provoking manner.
The Life of George Borrow
11
Pomp doubled and turned in a most provoking way.
Frank's Campaign; Or, The Farm and the Camp
12
You are the most provoking Anne under the sun.
Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College
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It is the most provoking thing I ever knew.
The Queen's Cup
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The Breed had a most provoking way with him.
The Story of the Foss River Ranch: A Tale of the Northwest
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And Sandy, in turn, made a most provoking face.
Boy Scouts in the Coal Caverns; Or, The Light in Tunnel Six
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This morning you are in a most provoking temper, and giving yourself the most intolerable airs.
Mary Anerley: A Yorkshire Tale
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