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controversy

[kon-truh-vur-see, kuhn-trov-er-see] / ˈkɒn trəˌvɜr si, kənˈtrɒv ər si /


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"Our experiment provided the first empirical demonstration of a process that had previously been shrouded in controversy," Larrea summarizes.

From Science Daily Sep. 5, 2026

The controversy arose from the fact that there was a 77-centimetre discrepancy between the officially measured distance of the pit lane and the real shortest route a driver could legally take.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

While controversy surrounds the embarrassingly blurry line between college football and the National Football League, our culture needs to take a moment to commend and steward the glorious tradition of high-school football.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Sometimes, controversy can be a tax in its own right.

From Slate Sep. 3, 2026

Between Hutton’s day and Lyell’s there arose a new geological controversy, which largely superseded, but is often confused with, the old Neptunian-Plutonian dispute.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

While several industry experts told MarketWatch that controversies over advertisements tend to fizzle out in the medium term, there’s always a chance that damage to its brand could linger.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

Kanye West controversies - how did we get here?

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

The controversies have coincided with a drop in Reform polling support and in popularity for Farage, long a divisive figure loved and loathed in largely equal measure.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

You are likely already familiar with Piker’s controversies.

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

But of all their controversies, none was so bitter as the one that took place over the windmill.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell




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