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And Smith fervently denied that there was any political influence behind his decision -- contrary to what the Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee, who requested the testimony, alleged -- such as pressure from then-President Joe Biden or Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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Lauren Peller, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
However, contrary to popular opinion, the ball will not ascend again on New Year's Eve.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The suit alleges that contrary to Kaplan’s representations, in March 2024 (three months prior to closing) the community’s general manager notified him and all other unit owners that the association planned a $7 million special assessment to replace the building’s elevators.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 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, 29 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Peller, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
However, contrary to popular opinion, the ball will not ascend again on New Year's Eve.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The suit alleges that contrary to Kaplan’s representations, in March 2024 (three months prior to closing) the community’s general manager notified him and all other unit owners that the association planned a $7 million special assessment to replace the building’s elevators.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 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, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrary%20to. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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