controversial

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Researchers observed 2,500 participants who wrote on several controversial topics including the death penalty, fracking and voting rights.

From Los Angeles Times

Briton Draper was penalised with a controversial hindrance call, after which Russian Medvedev was booed by some fans.

From BBC

Legendary movie director Steven Spielberg on Friday defended enjoying the arts as a shared live experience, appearing to take aim at Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet's controversial remarks about ballet and opera.

From Barron's

A jury found controversial rapper and music mogul Kanye West liable in the lawsuit by his former contractor in a dispute over his Malibu mansion and ordered to pay $140,000.

From Los Angeles Times

He says the creators are being "controversial on purpose" to generate more views, making him think it's "all a scheme" to make money.

From BBC