The card has a controversial past, as some speculate that it was once altered, based on the card's odd texture and shape.

His successful, provocative, often controversial past has made him an American political phenomenon.

From 1996 to the 1997 election, the party's executive tried to refurbish the party's image and shed its controversial past.

Grisham had also made a personal mission out of seeing to it that Newman's controversial past did not hinder his future.

The ski train is not without its controversial past, though.

Mr. Kajiyama, who continues to be a strong candidate for the job, has a controversial past and no previous experience in finance.

There's the persistent criticism of his controversial past and some unwanted popularity.

His controversial past, however, may affect his ability to obtain financing.

Thorn denied that Rodman was being singled out because of his controversial past.

Initially, the appointment of a man with such a controversial past attracted hostility.