controversy
Example Sentences
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The run-up to the global spectacle has been marked by controversy, including the U.S. denial of participant and fan visas and high ticket prices that have triggered attorney general inquiries in the United States.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Nonetheless, just two short paragraphs generated a great deal of controversy.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 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
Randy Lovelace, who had started the program, didn't want controversy.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
Vocabulary lists containing controversy
The Bill of Rights
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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