controversial
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Lithgow won best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for his portrayal of the controversial, beloved British author Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s poignant drama “Giant,” directed by Nicholas Hytner.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The system is controversial, with critics warning that early streaming can disadvantage some children and be detrimental to a young person's self-esteem.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Cloning is a controversial practice, but particularly so in horse sports.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The past year—which included parent company Paramount’s controversial merger with Skydance Media, and the installment of Bari Weiss as CBS News’ editor in chief—has been one of the rockiest in 60 Minutes’ decadeslong history.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
He taught Woodhull the arguments behind the New Departure, the controversial interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment that asserted it gave women the right to vote.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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