controversial
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Over the past decade, “brand safety”—the practice of ensuring ads don’t appear next to inappropriate or controversial material—has become a significant focus of the ad industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
But there are also controversial decisions which are not included in VAR stats.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
This is potentially controversial because it threatens housekeepers’ jobs, but on a short stay where I have to work in the room for hours I prefer to decline housekeeping.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
A VAR intervention was controversial because there was contact by Pacho on the back of Mac Allister's boot.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
“And all teenage boys are human beings. That is my minor premise, controversial though it may be. And if my major and minor premises are so, sir, what is your conclusion?”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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