controversy

Example Sentences

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Conan O’Brien is a jocular, wise-cracky host who will likely eschew controversy but he may not be able to resist taking a jab at the messy battle for the studio, which saw Netflix fold.

From Los Angeles Times

The Blues came into Sunday's Women's League Cup final under pressure having dropped off in the Women's Super League title race and with off-field changes causing controversy.

From BBC

The controversy also arrives amid heightened scrutiny of major media companies and their relationship with federal regulators.

From Salon

The team spent its first week mired in social media drama and a second-guessing controversy.

From Los Angeles Times

The anonymous voter said they try to tune out controversy because "we honor the work and not the personality," but predicted Michael B. Jordan would win the "tight race."

From Barron's