controversial
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Bargain US carrier Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy in 2025 for the second time in a year, could be spared by a controversial potential White House rescue package.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
His graduation came after a run of eight consecutive world championships for Mercedes, and in the wake of his then team-mate Lewis Hamilton's titanic and controversial title fight with Max Verstappen.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Addressing the controversial issue of data-center power needs and their impact on residential bills, PG&E said each gigawatt of data-center demand could save the average customer 1% on their monthly bill, under certain conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
He attributed his controversial behaviour to a "manic episode" brought on by bipolar disorder.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
“Her actions were quite controversial back in the day.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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