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词汇 example_english_centre-of-controversy
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centre of controversy

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meanings of centreand controversy


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centre
noun[C]
uk /ˈsen.tər/ us /ˈsen.t̬ɚ/
the middle point ...
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controversy
noun[C or U]
uk /ˈkɒn.trə.vɜː.si/ us /ˈkɑːn.trə.vɝː.si/
a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to ...
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Examples of centre of controversy


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Many tenants who sought to buy their homes from the council found themselves in the centreofcontroversy.
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There are people who derive satisfaction from being talked about and from being at the centreofcontroversy.
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I propose to examine this situation, because it is the centreofcontroversy.
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I shall cite the example of eggs, a product that has been at the centreofcontroversy in the past.
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He refers to distribution and capital but not to treatment of monetary assets and liabilities, which has been the main centreofcontroversy.
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It says much for his courage that he has chosen a subject that puts him at the centreofcontroversy.
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The club has been at the centreofcontroversy, by continuing to bar women from becoming members.
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It is the centreofcontroversy concerning its age.
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However, the clock tower became the centreofcontroversy in the early 70s.
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The book has been a centreofcontroversy since its release.
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The buildings were at the centreofcontroversy regarding overpayment of rent.
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Consultancy archaeology is primarily driven by development, and so is often at the centreofcontroversy over ownership of heritage and in particular the conflicting objectives of conservation and development.
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In recent years, the airport has become the centreofcontroversy between those who wish to close it down, and those who want to expand its usage.
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One of the great centres of controversy now is the iron and steel trade.
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Basically there have been three major centres of controversy.
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