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Even those who came to gawk at or mock the dazed-and-contrived hippie-rock presentation — and there was plenty to keep them entertained — had to admire the group's unabashed showmanship and undeniably fiery vocals and guitar work.

Given how far ’s star has waned, a £64m forward still contrived to rank as an unexpected hero, but he twice looked like Edinson Cavani in his prime as he bore down on goal.

However, this setup is just an excuse for an onslaught of quickfire gags and hilariously contrived set pieces.

I don't think that any of the above is somehow contrived, or unreasonable, or self-serving.

In a statement issued in Abuja, the Special Adviser to the President Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr Dele Alake, said the purported 114% increase was contrived to create ill-will for the new administration.

It is the sort of thing that people with utterly contrived personalities do to say, “Look at me!

It's true that nearly all shonen series sometimes resort to contrived abilities or twists, but even then, could stand to emulate those other series a little more and give bankai a break.

Never in living memory had the monarchy contrived to make itself look so ridiculous — and when Edward stormed off in a huff at the end, angry that the Press failed to share his enthusiasm for the event, it only added to the sense of chaos and humiliation.

Season 13 left audience members feeling uncomfortable with the contrived writing and its offensive (but not laughable) humor.

The Language Archive delivers a dynamic, touching chronicle that braids together linguistics and love, despite its contrived premise.

The post match angle with all of the ladder match entrants appearing in different parts of the Performance Center was really contrived.

The Public Finance Act and the Finance (Administration) Act were contrived to ensure funds, assets and resources controlled by the Government of Saint Lucia are managed effectively and efficiently.

The statement said one of the previous proposals was rejected amid concerns the "contrived and awkward" shape of the commercial unit would render it unviable for potential occupiers.

The system is fine, but by the end of the game, it gets tiring and feels like a contrived way to force exploration.

To combat this, she explained that the concept of a meal is somewhat contrived.

Warlock’s relation to the plot is clunky, forced, and contrived.

Whether it was commenting on the inherent "corniness" of sexual attitudes or just generally sending up the more contrived aspects of popular spy movies, the film addressed specific aspects of culture that anyone could identify.

While is iconic in reality TV, its ending revealed just how contrived the genre can be.

All of those prosecutors who contrived this monstrosity of a case, pulling from laws here to add to imagined illegalities there, are totally on board with sending Orange Man to prison.

A lot of rage ensues when Lou discovers she’s been betrayed, and they all meander, scene by scene, through what’s left of the contrived screenplay.