Sentence examples for spurring controversy from inspiring English sources

Sony recently pulled its comedy "The Interview" from screens after hackers threatened moviegoers, spurring controversy and a widespread public debate about the studio's decision.

His writing could spur controversy.

The release has also spurred controversy, mostly centred around a piece in Slate by Paul Devlin, "Fact-Check the Rhyme".

In a move that is sure to spur controversy, Mr. Grassley recommended repealing or modifying I.R.S. rules that prohibit churches from endorsing political candidates.

He spurred controversy — with the "racist" remark and many others — and eventually fell out of favor with Fox, so it came as no surprise when the two sides mutually agreed to split up.

Uttar Pradesh: A senior minister in the Uttar Pradesh cabinet has spurred controversy by telling  some junior-level state officials that stealing is fine as long as they work hard, Hindustan Times reported.

The controlled hunt in such a densely populated pocket of high-end suburbia spurred controversy among homeowners and animal lovers, who said the county should have used other options.

The controlled hunt in this densely populated area has spurred controversy among residents and people who consider hunting cruel, who have urged the county to find other ways to control the deer population.

Note that Facebook appears to be asking users to opt-in as opposed to forcing them to opt out, which is what spurred controversy with the instant personalization feature.

In a move expected to spur controversy, the funding will come from increased charges paid by patients to visit a doctor and for diagnostic procedures and will include AU$1 billion from the Health and Hospitals Fund.

The eroticism of her paintings has spurred controversy in the past because of their subject's youthful appearance and 'innocent' disposition.