controversy
Example Sentences
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Many CEOs struggle to survive a controversy of Cracker Barrel’s size.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
This is a reaction to the controversy in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations final on 18 January.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Hocutt’s most recent statement addresses such responses to the controversy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The unexpected profit follows a 2025 logo controversy that saw same-store sales plummet 8.5% and 7.9% in prior quarters.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
He was, according to Nature’s obituary, "embroiled in controversy for most of his life" and "put his name to much rubbish."
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing controversy
The Bill of Rights
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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