| Contrary to my expectations, he was every inch the country gentleman, a charming and solicitous host. |
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| Contrary to my expectations, much of the information I have picked up has proved invaluable. |
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| Contrary to my expectations, the weather was a study in fog and buffeting wind, hardly conducive to strolling the deck. |
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| Contrary to my expectations I received a condensed course on the Creation that I transmit to you integrally. |
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| Contrary to my expectations, the drivers don't have to be on the road at the crack of dawn every morning. |
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| Contrary to my expectations, the enthusiastic audience joined the debate, challenged me to think harder and helped add new facets to my old theory. |
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| Contrary to my expectations, I got a very positive response and I see today that universities across Canada are moving to offer you post-secondary services in French. |
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| Contrary to my expectations, there was no rivalry between the entrants. |
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| Contrary to my expectations before becoming a father, kids are annoyingly intelligent and ask things that most adults have long ago stopped asking because of their difficult and controversial nature. |
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| Contrary to my expectations, my FOMO is at its lowest point in years. |
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