Went/ Ran!

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The findings of the survey went/ ran contrary to what was expected.

Which verb is the correct one?
 
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RoseSpring said:
The findings of the survey went/ ran contrary to what was expected.

Which verb is the correct one?
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Of the two "ran" is better but I don't like either.
 
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