controversial
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The move comes after the introduction of a controversial new category for Asian pop music, which critics fear will ghettoise genres like K-Pop and J-Pop.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
EA's three big causes today are global poverty, factory-farmed animals and "the most controversial one -- global catastrophic risk," said Richard Chappell, a professor at University of Miami and an EA proponent.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Weiss has made several controversial moves during her short tenure at CBS News, including an overhaul of “60 Minutes” that involved the departures of some veteran correspondents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
It marks an innovative yet controversial attempt to slow the decline of local journalism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
As his position became more controversial, Neylan became ever more obstinate.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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