"controversy" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés

controversy sustantivo

sustantivo + controversy
Kolokacji: 16
quarterback controversy • Investiture Controversy • media controversy • court controversy • election controversy • ...
controversy + verbo
Kolokacji: 64
controversy surrounding • controversy arises • Controversy erupts • controversy continues • controversy leads • controversy begins • ...
verbo + controversy
Kolokacji: 32
cause controversy • spark controversy • generate controversy • create controversy • stir controversy • provoke controversy • ...
adjetivo + controversy
Kolokacji: 74
considerable controversy • political controversy • great controversy • public controversy • major controversy • recent controversy • ...
collocations grouped by meanings
Grup znaczeniowych: 16
(3) public, particular, initial
Kolokacji: 3
(6) far, immediate
Kolokacji: 2
(8) bitter, social
Kolokacji: 2
(11) similar, unnecessary
Kolokacji: 2
1. similar controversy = podobna kontrowersja similar controversy
  • Other campaigns are likely to face similar controversies as they try to court voters using the latest techniques of online communication.
  • His legacy has been filled with controversy somewhat similar to that of Stilicho.
  • New York passed it with similar controversy in 1996.
  • As a payment in kind policy, this has caused similar controversy to pay-to-play.
  • A similar controversy took place regarding the status of Israeli settlements.
  • This season would be marred with yet another controversy similar to that of 2006.
  • China has been eager to prevent a similar controversy.
  • In the 1960s, another freeway (Interstate 280) was constructed under similar controversies.
  • A similar controversy arose during the 2000 campaign, although with larger implications.
  • The ad, sponsored by Focus on the Family, received similar controversy.
2. unnecessary controversy = niepotrzebna kontrowersja unnecessary controversy
(12) whole, lively
Kolokacji: 2
(13) serious, substantial, real
Kolokacji: 3
(16) widespread, nationwide
Kolokacji: 2
preposición + controversy
Kolokacji: 18
without controversy • amid controversy • of controversy • into controversy • after controversy • ...

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