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The source emphasized that Nancy was never scheduled to attend a Tucson church service that day, contrary to some reports, and said the misunderstanding has led to confusion about the circumstances surrounding when she was first reported missing.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
And contrary to popular belief, slavery was not the only issue of America’s Civil War.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
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, 9 Feb. 2026
And of course this is contrary to the Constitution, which specifically grants states the authority to run elections under Article 1, Section 4, the elections clause.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
And contrary to popular belief, slavery was not the only issue of America’s Civil War.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
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, 9 Feb. 2026
And of course this is contrary to the Constitution, which specifically grants states the authority to run elections under Article 1, Section 4, the elections clause.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrary%20to. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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