1.   In a city renowned for larger-than-life murals and billboards, the controversy pits the artistic community against critics fighting what they see as visual clutter.

2.   The breast implant controversy has pitted doctors against lawyers against manufacturers against the media.

3.   The controversy over SOES pits major market-making firms including Alex.

4.   The controversy pits members of the security establishment against the champions of privacy and civil liberties.

5.   The controversy has also pitted pharmaceutical giants against one another.

6.   The controversy has pitted groups that support strong government protection of streams against farmers and ranchers who say the rules on water pollution have gone too far.

7.   The controversy pits members of the law enforcement and national security worlds against champions of privacy and civil liberties.

8.   This long-brewing controversy has pitted owners of domain names afraid of losing their names against trademark owners who contend that their marks are being compromised.