Example sentences for: controversy

How can you use “controversy” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • He says it's unfair to dwell on the months of controversy.

  • Asked about abortion and the George W.-cocaine controversy, Dole waffles on both--giving nervous, have-it-both-ways responses.

  • A subject of much controversy in Europe, NSA eavesdropping has gone practically unnoticed (and perhaps underreported) in the U.S..

  • There is no doubt that much controversy has surrounded the interpretation of the word devil in nautical contexts and, particularly, with the expression between the devil and the deep blue sea.

  • For instance, if a Brit pronounces the word (as many do) conTROVersy, then the hyphen ought to come after the v , not, as in standard US pronunciation, before the v . At rates of exchange in early January, ¥200 is equivalent to $355, which seems a lot to spend, in pounds or dollars, to get it wrong.


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