Sentence examples for controversy against from inspiring English sources

There was one controversy against Portsmouth, but there was contact.

But Ohno has won, with both consistency and controversy, against four generations of elite skaters.

Considered a man of mild temperament, Arminius was forced into controversy against his own choice.

Two polls released on Tuesday showed her dipping slightly and holding strong amid the controversy against a widening Republican field.

Mr. Kaine said he expected Connecticut voters to weigh the recent controversy against Mr. Blumenthal's record in a state where he has long enjoyed a Boy Scout reputation.

Statewide, more school districts are finding themselves in similar situations, carefully balancing the risks of a public controversy against the reality of lost revenue.

In addition to his spiritual works, his writings include controversies against Calvinists, letters, sermons, and documents on diocesan administration.

Soon afterward, Milton participated in major controversies against two polemicists on the Continent: Claudius Salmasius (Claude de Saumaise), a Frenchman, and Alexander More (Morus), who was Scottish-French.

Sir Alex Ferguson cautioned Young after diving controversies against Villa and Queens Park Rangers, and the former United manager claimed in his latest autobiography that the player had matured in that regard.

Ferguson, citing United's previous controversies against Chelsea, said his "biggest fear" was being the victim of a poor refereeing decision, and the FA initially thought there was enough in his words to suspect he was applying undue pressure on Webb.

The Guardian published a news agency story – Doctor struck off over MMR controversy appeals against ruling, 13 February, theguardian.com – about high court proceedings brought by John Walker-Smith, a former doctor at the Royal Free hospital in north London who is appealing against a General Medical Council (GMC) finding that he was guilty of serious professional misconduct.