controversy
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But the sudden and unpublicized switcheroo stunned Wall Street analysts and caused a bit of a mini controversy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
It provided a magnificent and wholesome climax to the 154th Open, a dramatic championship marked by class and controversy.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
It came from an online ecosystem that rewarded outrage, controversy and extreme personalities.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Now, after much mockery and controversy, minimalist footwear is hotter than ever.
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026
After years and years of tribulation and controversy, and the brouhaha about the match, Fischer had arrived at the threshold of his lifelong goal.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
The protests follow a series of controversies that have undermined trust in India's testing system, including the leak of a medical entrance examination paper that forced more than two million candidates to retake the test.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Platner galvanized an enthusiastic base of supporters and weathered months of controversies surrounding his personal life by selling a story of redemption and what he called “healthy” masculinity.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
But his reign also had controversies - including Qatar's World Cup bid in 2010.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The Politico report came after a string of other controversies for Platner, who had successfully batted them away ahead of the state’s June primary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
I worked the printing presses at the Idisher Kuryer, which rarely delved into politics and spent its page space kvetching about community controversies.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing controversy
The Bill of Rights
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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