controversial
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This was a controversial move that eventually brought Adobe into the modern era and influenced changes in the software space.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
"Research was silenced, controversial work was shelved and universities were able to dodge accountability," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
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
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
The caption below it says, “A controversial non-call in Buenos Aires.”
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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