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Meanings of controversial figure in English

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Usage of controversial figure in English
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Today, 50 years and umpteen books later, he is a controversial figure.
The Guardian
2
Even by Northern Ireland standards, Vincent McKenna was a highly controversial figure.
The Irish Times
3
A controversial figure at home, Salvador attracts as many enemies as fans.
The Guardian
4
Multi award-winning director Oliver Stone is a controversial figure in American filmmaking.
Radio NZ
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She created three pieces, each featuring a controversial figure in our history.
Radio NZ
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The former president's second wife remains a controversial figure in Zimbabwe.
The Guardian
7
He is a controversial figure known for using particularly blunt language.
News.com.au
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For all his global success, the architect remains a controversial figure in Spain.
The Guardian
9
The secretary of education, Betsy DeVos, remains a controversial figure in education circles.
Ebony
10
The 40-year-old has been a controversial figure within the Labour movement.
The Guardian
11
Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba, is a controversial figure.
The South African
12
Lekalakala is a controversial figure whose reputation is clouded by shoddiness.
The South African
13
Rall is a controversial figure, both in the newspaper world and among cartoonists.
The Guardian
14
Even apart from the celluloid derring-do, Singh is a controversial figure.
Reuters
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Since then he has emerged as a charismatic and controversial figure, polarising public opinion.
The Irish Times
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In Spain, however, he has become an intensely controversial figure.
The Irish Times
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