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controversy

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


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The pair discussed Talarico’s grassroots campaign, the controversy involving former U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

In many cases, such content is created as a way to "make money off of an existing controversy" through engagement and platform monetization policies, he said.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

McGregor was the UFC's first simultaneous two-weight world champion after winning titles at featherweight in 2015 and lightweight in 2016, but his career has been dogged by controversy in recent years.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Prior to this, designers often avoided using religious figures; they preferred more abstract interpretations; it also helped prevent any controversy that might emerge from depicting sacred figures.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

There is much uncertainty about the interpretation of experimental data and a great deal of controversy surrounding the theories.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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