controversy
noun
a prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; disputation concerning a matter of opinion.
controversies
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pluralof controversy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The company has a history of privacy scandals and data-use controversies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Additionally, Robertson said that even if legal, the gifts - along with recent controversies involving prediction markets and cryptocurrencies - could raise eyebrows among the public.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
She has steered clear of controversies that have occurred at CBS News since Bari Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief, and showed a willingness to step up for big assignments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
While several industry experts told MarketWatch that controversies over advertisements tend to fizzle out in the medium term, there’s always a chance that damage to its brand could linger.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
In classic style, the writer credits the reader with enough intelligence to realize that many concepts aren’t easy to define and that many controversies aren’t easy to resolve.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
