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George Washington had at least four sets of false teeth, though contrary to myth, none were wooden.
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Their optimism is contrary to those who think the hyperscalers will build all these data centers themselves.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
But contrary to popular belief, high-quality pillows don’t have to come with high price tags.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
The new program runs contrary to the point of the depository, Texas Precious Metals argues.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Their optimism is contrary to those who think the hyperscalers will build all these data centers themselves.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
But contrary to popular belief, high-quality pillows don’t have to come with high price tags.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
The new program runs contrary to the point of the depository, Texas Precious Metals argues.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrary%20to. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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