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1 But political conditions have a tendency of changing unannounced - and contrary to reason.
2 It is easy, sure, but also confusingly contrary to decades of convention.
3 This would be contrary to the intent of the Good Friday agreement.
4 That runs contrary to the opinion of the associate State Owned… Audio
5 He added: The ANC has actually done contrary to the archbishop claims.
6 And contrary to popular belief, these aren't the end times for humanity.
7 But contrary to reports, Dan isn't so sure about the label himself.
8 It is contrary to Scripture; it is in opposition to common sense.
9 Bower admires his intelligence, stoicism and, contrary to popular belief, hard work.
10 Or that, contrary to popular wisdom, some lessons really have been learned.
11 China has risen and contrary to their predictions, is constantly taking shape.
12 Also contrary to reports, the happy couple is not selling their wedding.
13 All that was contrary to accepted ideas, the authority of the Church.
14 The door in the gate was indeed closed, contrary to usual custom.
15 It is completely contrary to the spirit in which we've been negotiating.
16 The first is styled The Judge that smites contrary to the Law.
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