controversy
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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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Vocabulary lists containing controversy
The Bill of Rights
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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