controversy
Example Sentences
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Many CEOs struggle to survive a controversy of Cracker Barrel’s size.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The unexpected profit follows a 2025 logo controversy that saw same-store sales plummet 8.5% and 7.9% in prior quarters.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Americans searching for reasons to believe that we can repair our democracy should pay attention to Maine today, and not just for the controversy surrounding Democrat Graham Platner in the U.S.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
A day later, the men's team is once again mired in controversy.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Pedestrian stops, too, have been the subject of study and controversy.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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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