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controversial

[kon-truh-vur-shuhl] / ˌkɒn trəˈvɜr ʃəl /


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Another, more controversial, idea is for the Fed to pay a lower interest rate on bank reserves above a certain threshold, Duffie said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

An independent press known for publishing books by controversial authors including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Melania Trump, Skyhorse is a real publisher with real distribution.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

A congressional committee found that controversial practices like adding diagnoses in Medicare Advantage triggered higher bills for America’s seniors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Ye, the controversial rapper formerly known as Kanye West, faces a battery and emotional distress lawsuit amid his latest efforts to mount a comeback.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

This, he emphasized, is not a controversial topic.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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