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Compelling

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Urgently requiring attention
<i>compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
<i>If you describe something such as a film or book, or someone’s appearance, as compelling, you mean you want to keep looking at it or reading it because you find it so interesting.</i></i>

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Controversial

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If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval
<i>Immigration is a controversial issue in many countries…
<i>The changes are bound to be controversial.</i></i>

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Controversy

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A dispute, especially a public one, between sides holding opposing views.See Synonyms at argument

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