controversial issue

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But S&P’s move to keep profitability requirements avoids the most controversial issue, and maintains existing criteria for the most-popular U.S. index.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Illegal fishing has been a controversial issue in Somalia for many years.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

Then Julie Spilsbury was elected to the Mesa City Council and a few months later, her first controversial issue reached the agenda: an ordinance prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations, employment and housing.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2024

Called a “retreat,” the closed-door meeting traditionally takes up any controversial issue any leader would like to raise.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023

Commencing in 1925 and continuing until his death, Mr. Nelson served on the Joint Commission on Holy Matrimony, which dealt with the highly controversial issue of divorce.

From Frank H. Nelson of Cincinnati by Herrick, Warren Crocker