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controversy

[kon-truh-vur-see, kuhn-trov-er-see] / ˈkɒn trəˌvɜr si, kənˈtrɒv ər si /


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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

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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