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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 May 2026
But Tholen said that, contrary to some reports, the asteroid was not named for the TV character.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The Russian military appears to be losing some ground in Ukraine, contrary to claims by Moscow’s top brass; Ukrainian strikes are delivering damaging blows to vital Russian oil and gas infrastructure; and drone strikes by Kyiv have disrupted life in the Russian capital before.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The hierarchy, contrary to outside suggestion, is remaining largely similar to the start, save for those who have moved on, such as former general manager Randy Pfund, former lead draft scout Chet Kammerer, who still retains an emeritus title with the organization, and former coach Stan Van Gundy.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 May 2026
But Tholen said that, contrary to some reports, the asteroid was not named for the TV character.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The Russian military appears to be losing some ground in Ukraine, contrary to claims by Moscow’s top brass; Ukrainian strikes are delivering damaging blows to vital Russian oil and gas infrastructure; and drone strikes by Kyiv have disrupted life in the Russian capital before.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The hierarchy, contrary to outside suggestion, is remaining largely similar to the start, save for those who have moved on, such as former general manager Randy Pfund, former lead draft scout Chet Kammerer, who still retains an emeritus title with the organization, and former coach Stan Van Gundy.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrary%20to. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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