11.   Brennan was not oblivious to public controversy.

12.   But very public controversies have surrounded the competing plans of a handful of companies and agencies for some of the prime facilities within the base.

13.   Despite public controversy over power struggles and the clash of cultures between the NationsBank and the old BofA, the bank has kept more customers than expected.

14.   Helmsley tried to avoid public controversy and involvement with government, a preference not unusual among real estate figures.

15.   If public controversy were a good measure of scientific significance, Kennewick Man would be one of the more profound chapters in the history of American archaeology and anthropology.

16.   Instead it sought to end the public controversy surrounding the chief.

17.   Most religious leaders are extremely reluctant to talk about public controversy involving sex or partisan politics, and this controversy involves both.

18.   Not so long ago, the prevailing ethic called for toughing out public controversies.

19.   Public controversy and financial struggles are nothing new for Capricorn.