controversial
Example Sentences
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It is a striking irony: The same global body where these names are controversial was once unable to describe the land by any other means.
The move was controversial, with critics lamenting the $71-billion purchase price.
From Los Angeles Times
Some of the proposed changes to support for children with SEN are likely to be most controversial.
From BBC
He could face another controversial character on Saturday with charismatic England number eight Henry Pollock named as a replacement.
From BBC
“The Quad God” finally gets to make his Olympic debut after his controversial omission in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times
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