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
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
When the dust settles on the West Ham United goal that was controversially ruled out against Arsenal, the cold reality is they are now probably facing relegation.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
They reached the final of this year's Africa Cup of Nations and, despite being beaten 1-0 by Senegal, they have been controversially awarded the title.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Later, Sahaye was controversially transferred from Goa and he expired after a few months.
From Behind the News: Voices from Goa's Press by Various
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