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💡 Определение слова: in a way that causes a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement
✍ Пример использования: Punishments for prisoners include loss of privileges and, more controversially, the stopping of visits.
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**Противоречиво** — это слово означает, что что-то вызывает споры, разногласия или противоречивые мнения.
Вот несколько примеров использования слова **«controversially»**:
1. The new law on abortion, which was passed last month, has **controversially** banned all abortions after the twelfth week of pregnancy.
2. The decision to build a new airport in the city centre was met with **controversy**. Some residents argued that it would disrupt their daily lives, while others supported the project.
3. The book, which was published last year, has **controversially** portrayed a well-known historical figure in a negative light.
4. The government's decision to increase taxes on cigarettes has **controversially** been met with opposition from the tobacco industry.
5. The film, which was released last week, has **controversially** been accused of glamorizing violence and promoting negative stereotypes.