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A disagreement loud enough to need its own news cycle.
means A prolonged public dispute where people strongly take sides on a contested issue.
from From Latin controversia, literally turned against — contra (against) plus versus (turned), so it's a thing turned to face you down.
Built to lastThe word implies prolonged, not a passing spat.
Same rootShares versus with reverse, divorce, and adversary.
Demands sidesNo opposing camps, no controversy — just an opinion.