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controversy

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


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The controversy hit during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games, where Wasserman participated in a mandatory presentation to International Olympic Committee members but he didn’t make additional public comments.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

It is also not the first controversy involving Singh.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The controversy has also highlighted disparities within the industry, where junior artistes and crew often have little negotiating power.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

This controversy arrives as Trump has promoted a series of high-profile America 250 events ahead of next year’s anniversary celebrations.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Nor were the fruits of the voice of conscience without controversy and complication, particularly where questions of race came into play.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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