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controversy

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


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While Masino made TV appearances and spoke at conferences before the controversy, she has been less visible this year, focusing on internal improvements and rejiggering plans.

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

Hocutt’s most recent statement addresses such responses to the controversy.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

But when you cleared away the controversy around Lippmann’s persona you could see it was rooted in two simple complaints.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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