centre of controversy

collocation in English

meaningsofcentreandcontroversy

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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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(Definition ofcentreandcontroversyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Many tenants who sought to buy their homes from the council found themselves in thecentreofcontroversy.
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There are people who derive satisfaction from being talked about and from being at thecentreofcontroversy.
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I propose to examine this situation, because it is thecentreofcontroversy.
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I shall cite the example of eggs, a product that has been at thecentreofcontroversyin 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 maincentreofcontroversy.
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It says much for his courage that he has chosen a subject that puts him at thecentreofcontroversy.
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The club has been at thecentreofcontroversy, by continuing to bar women from becoming members.
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It is thecentreofcontroversyconcerning its age.
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However, the clock tower became thecentreofcontroversyin the early 70s.
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The book has been acentreofcontroversysince its release.
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The buildings were at thecentreofcontroversyregarding overpayment of rent.
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Consultancy archaeology is primarily driven by development, and so is often at thecentreofcontroversyover ownership of heritage and in particular the conflicting objectives of conservation and development.
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In recent years, the airport has become thecentreofcontroversybetween 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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