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controversy
Definition:
(nou) a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi
Examples:
Half the fun is the arguments, and the controversy.
The political implications of the dispute add to the controversy.
The controversy is the most salient issue on the topic of BCS.
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