controversy
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It is a battle that has had all the twists and turns, controversy and defining moments usually associated with a title race.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
What is happening at Stars and Stripes is not a mere controversy of the day or week, or a blip in the attention economy and 24-hour news cycle.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
Watch the video to see why the league sparked so much controversy, and what the future holds for the star athletes who now face steep challenges to return to the PGA Tour.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
The controversy spooked shareholders, sending the stock into an extended swoon, with the share price falling 68% since its peak in late September.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Repetition had wrung from Clement’s speech any controversy it might have once contained.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
Vocabulary lists containing controversy
The Bill of Rights
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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