controversy
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And, as during Trump’s first term, Fisher’s work is stirring up controversy again.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
The BBC, like Channel 4, is a public service broadcaster - and it too is no stranger to controversy.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The controversy stems from Daunt’s Monday appearance on “Today” with Jenna Bush Hager.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Adding to the controversy around Landry's visit was the fact that he was accompanied by a US doctor, who told Danish television TV2 he was there "to assess the medical needs" in Greenland.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
On March 8 the committee was prepared to submit its report, thereby assuring that the controversy would not go away or get buried in some parliamentary graveyard.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing controversy
The Bill of Rights
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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