controversy
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This year’s controversy began when Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez-Bezos were announced as honorary co-chairs and lead sponsors of the event.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Over the last few years, Spotify has been the subject of controversy because of AI-generated music found on its platform.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The controversy spooked shareholders, sending the stock into an extended swoon, with the share price falling 68% since its peak in late September.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
We've had two nights of handball controversy, first involving Bayern Munich and now Arsenal.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Since the news was first reported, there were some geographers, including Sir Clements Markham, a British explorer and former president of the Royal Geographical Society, who had stirred up controversy by doubting Roosevelt's story.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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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