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But contrary to often dominant perceptions, many were women and nonbinary.
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Kate Sosin, Them., 31 Oct. 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, 27 Oct. 2025
Over the past decade, China and Russia have ramped up their efforts to steer their fellow BRICS members toward a worldview contrary to Washington’s interests.
—Richard Fontaine, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2025
Not showing up out of the bye week runs contrary to that.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Kate Sosin, Them., 31 Oct. 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, 27 Oct. 2025
Over the past decade, China and Russia have ramped up their efforts to steer their fellow BRICS members toward a worldview contrary to Washington’s interests.
—Richard Fontaine, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2025
Not showing up out of the bye week runs contrary to that.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrary%20to. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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