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But contrary to Murphy’s take, recognizing that the ATF overstepped its authority does not mean Congress is powerless to act.
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Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 20 June 2024
In a pair of European trips this month, Biden argued that, contrary to the arguments of his political adversaries, the United States would be foolish to isolate itself from major European conflicts.
—Yasmeen Abutaleb, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
As for the reasons why its first settlers stopped at the island, O’Connor believes that, contrary to some earlier opinions, the inhabitants didn’t randomly stumble upon it.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2024
Also, contrary to the fake concerns of some Republicans these days, most people protesting against the killing of innocent people in Gaza are not anti-Israeli or anti-Jewish.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
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Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 20 June 2024
In a pair of European trips this month, Biden argued that, contrary to the arguments of his political adversaries, the United States would be foolish to isolate itself from major European conflicts.
—Yasmeen Abutaleb, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
As for the reasons why its first settlers stopped at the island, O’Connor believes that, contrary to some earlier opinions, the inhabitants didn’t randomly stumble upon it.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2024
Also, contrary to the fake concerns of some Republicans these days, most people protesting against the killing of innocent people in Gaza are not anti-Israeli or anti-Jewish.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrary%20to. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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