controversy
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A day later, the men's team is once again mired in controversy.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
It wouldn’t be the World Cup without controversy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Pride celebrations continue to draw millions of participants nationwide, and many of the new observances have generated attention primarily because of the controversy surrounding them.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
The controversy hit during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games, where Wasserman participated in a mandatory presentation to International Olympic Committee members but he didn’t make additional public comments.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Poillon, concerned that Berkeley’s broad patent claims might provoke a messy interinstitutional fight, pleaded with Lawrence to narrow his claims to avoid controversy.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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Vocabulary lists containing controversy
The Bill of Rights
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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