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Meanings of more contrived in English

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Usage of more contrived in English
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But the more I thought about it, the more contrived it seemed.
The abduction
2
Hunston, Harkaway's old schoolfellow and bitter foe, had once more contrived to elude justice.
Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigands of Greece
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It could hardly be more contrived.
The Irish Times
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Rivalry weeks, while thrilling in concept, usually serve to demonstrate how some pairs are far more contrived than others.
The Guardian
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There was a certain hypocrisy in their position, as documentaries then were infinitely more contrived than they are today.
The Guardian
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While it is impossible not to be moved by suffering like this, circumstances often seem more contrived than real.
Reuters
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Rock climbing, especially on shorter routes, is far more contrived and therefore must have more rules to keep it sporting.
Climbing Magazine
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But as he had sped before so he did at Easter, and the barons yet once more contrived delays till Pentecost.
The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights
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"Perhaps it was a trifle more contrived than I made it sound," I said.
The Great Book of Amber
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