controversy
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It follows years of controversy about what to do with the 17th-Century former inn, where Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler was born in April 1889.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
But the sudden and unpublicized switcheroo stunned Wall Street analysts and caused a bit of a mini controversy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The lawmakers, in the two letters, did not wade into the controversy over “The View.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
It came from an online ecosystem that rewarded outrage, controversy and extreme personalities.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
But for the time being, at the end of the nineteenth century, there was another great controversy on the horizon.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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Pradhan, facing growing pressure over the handling of exam controversies, said Tuesday the government remained committed to reform.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Meanwhile, the various visa-related controversies at the start of the tournament undermined claims this would be the most inclusive and welcoming World Cup ever.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Platner galvanized an enthusiastic base of supporters and weathered months of controversies surrounding his personal life by selling a story of redemption and what he called “healthy” masculinity.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
The Politico report came after a string of other controversies for Platner, who had successfully batted them away ahead of the state’s June primary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
However, five main contributing factors can still be identified; the controversies revolve mainly around their relative importance.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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The Bill of Rights
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