controversial

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The role was previously held by former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, herself a controversial pick for the job, but she resigned last month to care for her sick husband.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Remarkably, this World Cup is in danger of being more controversial.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The former for 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 drama “Giant.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Steel last year in a controversial deal, said it expects to spend $2 billion to $2.5 billion at Mon Valley Works over the next three years to replace the equipment that rolls steel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Cleopatra proved controversial; many of my comrades took exception to the fact that the queen of Egypt was depicted by a raven-haired, violet-eyed American actress, however beautiful.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela