Examples of 'was controversial' in a sentence

Meaning of "was controversial"

was controversial: This phrase describes a situation, statement, or action that sparked disagreement, debate, or strong opposing opinions among people

How to use "was controversial" in a sentence

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was controversial
The policy was controversial from the start.
The decision to move to rental equivalence was controversial.
It was controversial for its explicit sex scenes.
The theoretical basis was controversial in many ways.
It was controversial and did not always make friends.
Its actual effectiveness was controversial at the time.
He was controversial through his work as a peace activist.
Building the plant was controversial at the time.
The discussion on selecting this question was controversial.
The show was controversial from its beginning.
In addition the route of the line was controversial.
The case was controversial from the beginning.
The commutation of his sentence was controversial.
Its location was controversial for a long time.
The creation of the business district was controversial.

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The judgment was controversial and much criticised.
The decision to restore the helmet was controversial.
The measure was controversial as it was seen by some as unfair.
The exclusion of women from membership was controversial.
His answer was controversial and highly criticized.
The architectural quality of the building was controversial.
His appointment was controversial in some circles.
At the time the existence of vacuums was controversial.
The fountain was controversial before its construction.
The cracking of pillars during construction was controversial.
The game was controversial and sold poorly.
The whole issue of reprisals or countermeasures was controversial.
The film was controversial but much acclaimed.
I completely understand why this show was controversial.
This position was controversial as it relied on unpublished data.
For a long time the doctrine was controversial.
The bout was controversial for multiple reasons.
Yet even winning the award was controversial.
The film was controversial for its portrayal of violence.
I did not plan to write a book that was controversial.
His appointment was controversial then and remains so today.
The work was widely read and was controversial.
This move was controversial among the international community.
It seems that the second goal was controversial.
The ban was controversial in the medical community as well.
This raises the question of why it was controversial.
His election was controversial and led to armed clashes.
His administration of the city was controversial.
The book was controversial for its time.
Also the abolishing of the eu was controversial.
The painting was controversial when it was unveiled to the public.
The reference to workers in the second sentence was controversial.
The goal was controversial as it was scored from an offside position.
The decision to hold the race there was controversial.
The win was controversial for a number of reasons.

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