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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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This controversy//this controversial issue
We shouldn't talk about this controversy here. The office rules say we can't discuss politics.
Hi,
Is "controversy" in the above equivalent to "controversial issue?" Thanks.
Hi,
Is "controversy" in the above equivalent to "controversial issue?" Thanks.
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Hi, We shouldn't talk about this controversy here. The office rules say we can't discuss politics. " Yes, in practical terms.
- Hi, We shouldn't talk about this controversy here.
- The office rules say we can't discuss politics.
- " Yes, in practical terms.
- More subtly, 'controversy' refers to the argument or dispute that relates to some particular issue.
- Such an issue can then be said to be controversial, because it has caused or is likely to cause a controversy.
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Hi,
We shouldn't talk about this controversy here. The office rules say we can't discuss politics.
Is "controversy" in the above equivalent to "controversial issue?"
Yes, in practical terms.
More subtly, 'controversy' refers to the argument or dispute that relates to some particular issue. Such an issue can then be said to be controversial, because it has caused or is likely
We shouldn't talk about this controversy here. The office rules say we can't discuss politics.
Is "controversy" in the above equivalent to "controversial issue?"
Yes, in practical terms.
More subtly, 'controversy' refers to the argument or dispute that relates to some particular issue. Such an issue can then be said to be controversial, because it has caused or is likely
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