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controversy

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Alexander has run into controversy in recent days for pressuring scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Concerns among Democrats on the committee grew after the NLRB issued an unusual report on its recusal process last November, spurred by the earlier controversy around Hy-Brand.

The live-action epic, which has also been embroiled in controversy over its filming location, is not playing in North American theaters.

From Fortune

The controversy it has generated since details from the book were first published this week will likely fuel more sales.

From Quartz

The list of 2020 James Beard nominees also included the names of some chefs who have recently faced controversy and criticism, which, according to the foundation’s rules of eligibility, could disqualify them from winning.

From Eater

Their claims have led to both academic controversy and localized conflict.

“We would just as soon stay away from a group that will create controversy,” the Cubs general manager Sam Bernabe told the paper.

The role of private investigators has stirred controversy in the investigation.

As the controversy unfurled late Monday, it created some odd bedfellows.

The Interview, which caused so much controversy, was never intended for release in South Korean cinemas.

A furious controversy concerning this picture had arisen among art critics.

A burning controversy between the Averroists and the orthodox schoolmen.

You will grant that the individual in the controversy would likely be able to judge more correctly with regard to values?

There is much controversy as to whether stop-keys will eventually displace the older fashioned draw-knobs.

What action will have this effect is a fact to be proved whenever the controversy arises.

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On this page you'll find 80 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to controversy, such as: argument, bickering, difference, discussion, fuss, and quarrel.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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