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controversy

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


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Turns out Ed Sheeran, whose Loop tour became embroiled in controversy this month, won’t perform at billionaire Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium this weekend, either.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

As Ed Sheeran continues his Loop tour, read on to learn about what led to the controversy surrounding it and the ensuing fallout.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

Masino walked back many elements of her strategy due to the controversy, and the business started showing signs of improvement before her exit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

The controversy has also snowballed into other areas of Sheeran's career.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

News of the DAR’s ban had caused an angry controversy and set the stage for a historic event in the struggle for civil rights.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman

Grindr’s efforts to court advertisers are still being complicated by brand controversies going back to the 2023 Bud Light boycott, CEO George Arison said Tuesday at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival in New York City.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

Additionally, Robertson said that even if legal, the gifts - along with recent controversies involving prediction markets and cryptocurrencies - could raise eyebrows among the public.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

She has steered clear of controversies that have occurred at CBS News since Bari Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief, and showed a willingness to step up for big assignments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

While several industry experts told MarketWatch that controversies over advertisements tend to fizzle out in the medium term, there’s always a chance that damage to its brand could linger.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

I worked the printing presses at the Idisher Kuryer, which rarely delved into politics and spent its page space kvetching about community controversies.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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