controversial
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GameStop is looking to buy back some of its stock, which has been beaten down in the wake of a controversial bid for eBay.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
But in practice, the movement’s definitions of good and how to maximize it are at times controversial.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
University officials based the invites on opinion polls and a controversial campaign fundraising formula.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
If the Justices lose control of their docket, they’ll have more incentive to take big legal swings whenever a controversial topic comes up, because who knows when—or if—it will arise again?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The Agricultural Revolution is one of the most controversial events in history.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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