A major car company experienced a drop in sales in the month following the publication of a widely read review of the latest model, which asserted the new model was of low quality. The company also received numerous complaints from consumers who had read the review. The company, nevertheless, insists that negative reactions to the review had nothing to do with the company's subsequent drop in sales.
Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the company's position?
【选项】
This was not the first time a model of car from this company had been negatively reviewed and had inspired consumers to complain to the company.
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