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Recent Examples of controversial In 2020, the Encinitas City Council approved the construction of a new Sanderling Waldorf school on a controversial spot on Mays Hollow Lane near Quail Gardens Drive. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 The comedian shared her controversial views during a guest appearance on the 'In Godfrey We Trust' podcast. Essence, 23 June 2025 The presence was much larger than when officials detained an immigrant last week and appeared to be a continuation of the new and controversial practice that has troubled attorneys, angered activists and increased fears for immigrants. Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025 But in the 1990s, the U.S. government undertook one of the most controversial wildlife programs in history — capturing wild wolves in Canada and reintroducing them in Idaho and Yellowstone National Park. Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for controversial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for controversial
Adjective
  • That was displayed during a contentious exchange between Sen. Ted Cruz and conservative media figure Tucker Carlson.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 19 June 2025
  • The topic of banning phones at gigs has been a contentious one over the years, with artists wishing for fans to live in the moment, and fans desiring a chance to memorialize their concert experiences.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • But even in Alberta, a province that has favored development, the legacy policies are still likely not aggressive enough to meet the moment.
    Mark Le Dain, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • The aggressive approach to deportations is giving Democrats a unifying message in opposition to Trump.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 June 2025

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“Controversial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controversial. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

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