controversially
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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The goodbye messages fueled speculation that a Boeing 747 controversially gifted to President Donald Trump by the Gulf emirate of Qatar is now due to enter service.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
On 12 May, Dembele controversially won the Ligue 1 player-of-the-season award for the second year in a row, registering 10 goals and seven assists.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
New York spent a few years working on the parts, and how the parts were supposed to fit together, and they controversially cycled out headstrong coach Tom Thibodeau in favor of Mike Brown’s lighter touch.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Joey and Jesse Buss were controversially fired in a front office shake-up that occurred less than a month after the sale was finalized.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Nothing has been left standing controversially on my books.
From God's Good Man by Corelli, Marie
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