controversial
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And that control is in the hands of a man who has used his power and wealth in controversial ways.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Steel last year in a controversial deal, said it expects to spend $2 billion to $2.5 billion at Mon Valley Works over the next three years to replace the equipment that rolls steel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Lithgow won best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for his portrayal of the controversial, beloved British author Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s poignant drama “Giant,” directed by Nicholas Hytner.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Still, entering the defence sector could prove controversial for Volkswagen.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Castro remained controversial and defiant to the very end, dying in Havana in 2016, at the age of ninety.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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