controversies
Example Sentences
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Platner galvanized an enthusiastic base of supporters and weathered months of controversies surrounding his personal life by selling a story of redemption and what he called “healthy” masculinity.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
It is also intended to prevent the kind of controversies sparked by previous work with some clients, including opioid manufacturers and in countries such as China and Saudi Arabia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
If there is one thing that is clear about the authority of the federal courts, it is the simple proposition that they can act only on real cases and controversies.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
Despite controversies over visas and ticket prices and transportation, and in spite of consternation over expansion and new rules, the game has, as usual, proved too good to fail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Like many usage controversies, the brouhaha over like a cigarette should is a product of grammatical ineptitude and historical ignorance.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
