controversy
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Lead author Dr. Phil Wiseman of the University of Southampton said the controversy that emerged after the 2025 claims stemmed from a misunderstanding of the data rather than a problem with the universe itself.
From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026
Mr. Ali’s attempt to contort it to reflect the controversy over immigration policy is ham-handed and confused.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
This is a reaction to the controversy in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations final on 18 January.
From BBC • 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
And she never felt comfortable as the center of a public controversy.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
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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