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Taken in the anti-federalist context, current gun control laws are far too restrictive – contrary to the proclamations of many media pundits.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
The real reality of this retribution undermines enforcement by the FBI & is directly contrary to the assurances Congress was given by Kash Patel.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Domestic businesses that import products into the country pay the tariffs up front, contrary to Trump’s claims that exporting nations foot the bill.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
The material should not be provided to any person in a jurisdiction where its provision or use would be contrary to local laws, rules, or regulations.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
The real reality of this retribution undermines enforcement by the FBI & is directly contrary to the assurances Congress was given by Kash Patel.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Domestic businesses that import products into the country pay the tariffs up front, contrary to Trump’s claims that exporting nations foot the bill.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
The material should not be provided to any person in a jurisdiction where its provision or use would be contrary to local laws, rules, or regulations.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrary%20to. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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