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Meanings of provoke a quarrel in English

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Usage of provoke a quarrel in English
1
He came here to provoke a quarrel, and I must indulge him.
London Pride, Or, When the World Was Younger
2
It's evidently meant to strain the Lords and provoke a quarrel.
The New Machiavelli
3
The manner in which it was done suggested deliberate effort to provoke a quarrel.
Jimgrim and Allah's Peace
4
He is justly very angry, and might say things in his anger that would provoke a quarrel.
Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton's Daughters: A Novel
5
He was larger and apparently stronger than Tom, and seemed determined to provoke a quarrel with him.
Brave Tom; Or, The Battle That Won
6
Did he so, the half-breed might break into speech, provoke a quarrel, make God knew what assertion, what disturbance.
Audrey
7
First, that William reckoned it was wiser to keep a genial eye on his son than provoke a quarrel.
New york: the novel
8
If they meant to provoke a quarrel with the United States, the administration must meet it and not invite it.
Jefferson and His Colleagues: A Chronicle of the Virginia Dynast...
9
We are not her captain, nor her officers; you will do your cause no good if you provoke a quarrel.
Blood of Tyrants
10
To illustrate the ferocity of the man, and his readiness to provoke a quarrel, the following story is told of him:
The Story of the Outlaw: A Study of the Western Desperado
11
After the manner in which Toro had just dealt with their friend Tomaso, they were not encouraged to provoke a quarrel.
Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigands of Greece
12
However, if, as I suppose, your purpose is to provoke a quarrel, you will find me quite ready to accommodate you.
Bob Hampton of Placer
13
You had best not go abroad again, for it may be their intention to provoke a quarrel, by an affray in the streets.
By Right of Conquest; Or, With Cortez in Mexico
14
Donovan's proposal was an insult intended to provoke a quarrel that would lead to Waring's dismissal from the service of the Ortez Mines.
Jim Waring of Sonora-Town; Or, Tang of Life
15
Mont took the trouble to pacify him, explaining that to provoke a quarrel with the captain would not in any way improve their position.
The Wizard of the Sea; Or, A Trip Under the Ocean
16
No member shall provoke a quarrel with another person, but shall do all he can to prevent fighting and unkindly feelings one towards another.
The Boat Club; or, The Bunkers of Rippleton
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