controversial

Example Sentences

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She’s white, she comes from money and her first film ended on a controversial note that has stuck to her ever since.

From Salon

But the film had a strong, sometimes controversial presence in the room beyond its trophies: In the film, Aramayo portrays Davidson, a notable advocate for Tourette’s syndrome awareness who suffers from the disorder.

From Los Angeles Times

In communities striving for investment, the flood of money is adding to local governments’ sense of urgency to decide if the increasingly controversial industry should set up shop.

From The Wall Street Journal

The show could prove controversial because it includes real people who "are still alive and will see themselves" in the episodes, he added.

From Barron's

The two men fought in a controversial Netflix-backed bout in December, where Joshua made hard work of defeating his vastly less accomplished opponent.

From Barron's