Collocations for "controversial"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "controversial" in context.
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controversial
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- is a controversial [book, article, song, actress, politician]
- made a controversial [decision, ruling, law]
- the controversial [issue, question, matter] of
- a controversial [player, match, penalty, game, final]
- controversial [plans, programs, changes] (to)
- was a controversial thing to [do, say]
- was controversial to [many, the public]
- is [very, hugely, highly] controversial
'controversial' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):