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controversy

[kon-truh-vur-see, kuhn-trov-er-see] / ˈkɒn trəˌvɜr si, kənˈtrɒv ər si /


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Many CEOs struggle to survive a controversy of Cracker Barrel’s size.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Listening to Fifa president Gianni Infantino and you would think the controversy surrounding the 2026 World Cup in recent days had been insignificant.

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

One is Hello, Deborah, My Old Friend, the biography by Katherine Everett-Hasting that caused some controversy.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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