controversial
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Steyer, 68, made his fortune founding a hedge fund that included investments in fossil fuels, private prisons and other businesses that are controversial among Democrats.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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
In this case, Rossetti is a less controversial figure; he posts mainly about demons, not politics.
From Slate • 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
One of the documentaries we watched concerned a controversial American motorcycle group, the Hell’s Angels.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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