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It also flies in the face of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ guidance on abortion care.

The bumper financial figures fly in the face of grumblings over the current economic backdrop, tough business environment, and household cutbacks on the types of big, one-off purchases Roberts' firm sells.

Gen. Rob Bonta said the latest funding reduction — which the states were notified of over the weekend — flew in the face of last week’s ruling.

Inside there’s a sense of calm, order and welcome — flying in the face of what is, in many cases, a sterile, institutional environment.