controversial

Example Sentences

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The most controversial and potentially impactful proposal is a backbench bill to allow some terminally ill people to seek medical help to end their lives.

From BBC

Private credit is probably the most controversial area of the fixed-income markets—and investors get paid for it by investing in publicly traded business development companies.

From Barron's

In the end, Elmer the patchwork elephant seemed the friendliest, least controversial decision.

From The Wall Street Journal

Birmingham's council leader has been summoned to give evidence to MPs over a controversial decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an Aston Villa match.

From BBC

In response the legislature voted to eliminate some of the state’s most controversial fees and effectively nullify others.

From Los Angeles Times