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Employees didn’t take adequate measures to minimize staff travel costs contrary to state policy.
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
But contrary to what your toddler might think, the fun can’t last every hour of the day.
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Parents,
3 July 2026
During this time, from 1978 to 1982, Willis was married to Phylicia Rashad — contrary to the group’s gay image.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
In addition, contrary to predictions of an AI job apocalypse, AI is boosting employment levels, the PwC study finds.
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Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
But contrary to what your toddler might think, the fun can’t last every hour of the day.
—
Parents,
3 July 2026
During this time, from 1978 to 1982, Willis was married to Phylicia Rashad — contrary to the group’s gay image.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
In addition, contrary to predictions of an AI job apocalypse, AI is boosting employment levels, the PwC study finds.
—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrary%20to. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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