controversial

Example Sentences

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Initially, I expected the film to be more immediately controversial among the public.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

"Sometimes, reexamining controversial fossils with new techniques reveals tiny clues that lead to really exciting discoveries."

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The rapper, who has tried to move beyond his controversial past, is to perform during all three days of Wireless Festival in London.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Flashing a relaxed smile and sporting long gray hair, Small knows little about the controversial “The Drama,” an A24 film with a heavily guarded twist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

While those differences constitute the most basic fact of world history, the reasons for them remain uncertain and controversial.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond