Anchor: It was obvious from the remarks made by a number of recently merged states that some kind of critical phase had been passed.
Entailed: After several merged states made statements, it was clear a critical phase was completed.
Contradiction: Given the silence from all of the states, it's clear that we are still foundering in the initial phase.
Contradiction: People buy very expensive straw bags to carry things around.
Contradiction: We didn't get to see it last year.
Contradiction: They were bolstered by Johnson's vision of what made America fail.
Contradiction: A person is kneeling on a skateboard.