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Zimmer said her experience of seguing into her 50s has been contrary to the stereotype that women of a certain age tend to become invisible in a world that revolves around men and youth.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
However, contrary to what some celebrities may say, not every skincare trend is a breakthrough.
—Essence, 14 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, 13 Oct. 2025
The issue here, contrary to the Administration’s framing, is not that these individuals had previously evaded accountability for allegedly criminal activity.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
However, contrary to what some celebrities may say, not every skincare trend is a breakthrough.
—Essence, 14 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, 13 Oct. 2025
The issue here, contrary to the Administration’s framing, is not that these individuals had previously evaded accountability for allegedly criminal activity.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrary%20to. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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