controversial
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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
Turkish police have ordered the arrests of 83 people accused of posting controversial content online about two deadly school shootings which took place this week.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Over the past decade, “brand safety”—the practice of ensuring ads don’t appear next to inappropriate or controversial material—has become a significant focus of the ad industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Smith, knowing that returning the horse to racing was controversial, took the offensive with the press.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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