controversial
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His controversial legacy is one she leant into throughout the campaign, promising a tough military crackdown on organised crime, in particular extortion incidents that have soared in recent years.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
In this case, Rossetti is a less controversial figure; he posts mainly about demons, not politics.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Columbia University associate professor Dieter Egli says his group has precisely edited genes in an embryo, a landmark scientific move that is highly controversial.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
These are only the most recent controversial moves from Weiss, who’s set on remaking the institution long defined by tradition.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
In Agnew's opinion, even if the controversial germ theory did not explain the development of pus, his patients benefited from antiseptic methods.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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