verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
be embroiled in a controversy (= be involved in one )
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A film company became embroiled in a controversy over the title of one of its movies.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
controversy
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So keeping a low profile avoids getting embroiled in political controversy , which is the proper province of the elected Diet.
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Researchers who speak plainly are likely to find themselves embroiled in controversy and accused of unscientific bias.
■ VERB
become
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Bush has become embroiled in destructive skirmishing at home even as his aides maneuver adroitly to avoid pointless battles abroad.
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But soon thereafter, Mr Teitelbaum became embroiled in a series of lawsuits over control of the franchiser.
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Santorum said many Democrats deserted the bill last month when it became embroiled in the continuing budget debate.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Both products have been embroiled in angry debate.
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If Felipe didn't like it he shouldn't have agreed to their coming and got them embroiled.
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More recently he was embroiled in a row with Darlington's Catholic community over plans to extend two schools.
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Researchers who speak plainly are likely to find themselves embroiled in controversy and accused of unscientific bias.
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So keeping a low profile avoids getting embroiled in political controversy, which is the proper province of the elected Diet.