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While the secondary received most of the blame, the Bobcats' pass rush disappointed most, contrary to preseason expectations.
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Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
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—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
This seems contrary to the whole idea of giving a gift.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Gradually, those missives evolve from hostile taunts to flirtation and then settle on passionate, effusive, unlikely love, which runs contrary to their missions.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
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Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Opinions expressed in this material may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed, or actions taken, by Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, or employees.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
This seems contrary to the whole idea of giving a gift.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Gradually, those missives evolve from hostile taunts to flirtation and then settle on passionate, effusive, unlikely love, which runs contrary to their missions.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrary%20to. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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