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Recent Examples of contrary to
But contrary to the reports, Maravilla was never meant to be on the plane heading toward Washington.
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Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration planned to scrub some federal government websites in order to remove content contrary to the president's thinking, administration officials told CBS News.
—CBS News, 1 Feb. 2025
This is contrary to the board’s policy and procedures, which are essential to ensure the ethical treatment of volunteers.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
There has been no ruling or official statement that Martin's latest imprisonment runs contrary to Trump's pardon order.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
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Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration planned to scrub some federal government websites in order to remove content contrary to the president's thinking, administration officials told CBS News.
—CBS News, 1 Feb. 2025
This is contrary to the board’s policy and procedures, which are essential to ensure the ethical treatment of volunteers.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
There has been no ruling or official statement that Martin's latest imprisonment runs contrary to Trump's pardon order.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrary%20to. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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