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And contrary to what many people think, pleasure is not the opposite of health.
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Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Plus, contrary to popular belief, the nose can't always determine an egg's freshness either.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
This small suede shoulder bag, contrary to the name, is actually quite spacious and fits a generous amount of my essentials that similarly sized purses in my closet cannot.
—Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 5 June 2026
This is contrary to statements from the Pima County Sheriff's Department that the FBI was promptly notified about the case.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
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Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Plus, contrary to popular belief, the nose can't always determine an egg's freshness either.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
This small suede shoulder bag, contrary to the name, is actually quite spacious and fits a generous amount of my essentials that similarly sized purses in my closet cannot.
—Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 5 June 2026
This is contrary to statements from the Pima County Sheriff's Department that the FBI was promptly notified about the case.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrary%20to. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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