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In natural English speech, "controversy" appears in contexts such as: "has been tarnished it seems unlikely that Dortmund will return to Dubai after this controversy". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

IPA/ˈkɑn.tɹəˌvɝ.si/

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noun

A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

“[A]nd it is without all controuerſie, that learning doth make the minds of men gentle, generous, maniable, and pliant to gouernment; whereas Ignorance makes them churliſh, thwart, and mutinous; […]”

Synonyms:argument argy-bargy altercation contention

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