controversy

Example Sentences

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Following a spate of athlete welfare controversies following Rio 2016, UK Sport's "no-compromise" approach, linking funding to medal potential, came under intense scrutiny.

From BBC

Among the slew of legislation, there have been new laws which have grabbed attention and prompted controversy.

From BBC

State media covered the controversy and Walmart said it would reflect the customers’ opinions in its product lineup.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bardot was not only one of the defining faces of post-war cinema but also a figure whose life and legacy embodied both cultural transformation and intense controversy.

From Salon

Despite the controversy, MCG chief executive Stuart Fox backed Page and his ground staff to continue.

From Barron's