controversies
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Maher said the two high-profile controversies have distracted the conversation around the death penalty away from the fundamental question of whether the US should use capital punishment in the first place.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
Dourif has never generated any significant controversies to our knowledge, but his appearance is notable because it contradicts his 2024 retirement announcement.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
Ironically, though, these pet peeves and controversies have only made that community stronger.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026
But whether it’s fast enough to outrun its controversies remains to be seen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Since I made no secret of my project, a number of controversies arose among my friends and advisers.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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