controversy

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To this day, it remains the biggest controversy in our family’s history.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

While there’s no evidence of cheating, many fans have drawn comparisons to the “Vanderpump Rules” Scandoval controversy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Other times, they can stir controversy and, on rare occasions, even jump-start careers.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

The former Liverpool and Manchester City forward courted controversy on and off the field over the course of a career packed with notable achievements but several flashpoints too.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

I trusted my father, but wondered how his explanation accounted for Rambo and Chuck Norris, who came to the trading center that summer and created a lot of controversy.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba