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How to pronounce controversy in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms arguing, argument, contention, contestation, disceptation, disputation, tilt
Type of conflict, difference, difference of opinion, dispute
Has types polemic, argle-bargle, sparring, argy-bargy, fight, firestorm
Derivation controversial

Examples of controversy

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In one form or another, controversy was Ernest Hemingway's most loyal companion.
From the sacbee.com
In 2010, the car dealer cut the lease price to $1 a year to end the controversy.
From the omaha.com
The fire district board has been a focus of controversy for the past few months.
From the denverpost.com
Will the BTN controversy make as much news now as it did during football season?
From the freep.com
A potential housing project in the city of Cortland is causing some controversy.
From the news10now.com
The cost controversy could end up limiting the cancer market's promise, however.
From the businessweek.com
When the president gets involved in a sports controversy, you know it's serious.
From the time.com
The resulting controversy echoes in food circles around the country to this day.
From the time.com
The second controversy involves the role of rare versus common genetic variants.
From the sciencedaily.com
More examples
  • A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
  • (controversial) marked by or capable of arousing controversy; "the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial"; "Rushdie's controversial book"; "a controversial decision on affirmative action"
  • Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of opinion. ...
  • In jurisprudence, a controversy differs from a case; while the latter includes all suits, criminal as well as civil, a controversy is a purely civil proceeding.
  • Controversy is Prince's fourth album, released on October 14, 1981. For the most part, the album was an expansion of its predecessor, 1980's Dirty Mind. The title track is a funk workout, where Prince seems to be bored of the media attention he was receiving. ...
  • Andrew Jordan, better known as Skull Duggery is an American rapper best known for his time spent with Master P's No Limit Records in the late 90's.
  • "Controversy" is the title track and lead single to the 1981 album by Prince. One of his most respected classic funk songs, "Controversy" addresses certain speculation about Prince at the time such as his sexuality, religion and racial background, and how he could not understand the curiosity ...
  • Controversy is the debut album of Willie D (released as "Willie Dee"). "Do It Like It G.O." featured Willie D, Prince Johnny C, and Sire Jukebox on this album. The song was also released on the Geto Boys album Grip It! On That Other Level redone featuring Willie D, Scarface, and Bushwick Bill.
  • A debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife