to the contrary

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: on the contrary

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: notwithstanding

Examples of to the contrary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unproven wild cards have a far more limited history of success, despite very recent evidence to the contrary. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The company's Windows licensing model is one reason Windows 12 almost certainly won’t use a monthly subscription model, despite viral rumors to the contrary over the past few years. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

The sponsors say their decisions are viewpoint neutral, and ProPublica found no evidence to the contrary. — Ellis Simani, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2026

Such measures rely on the carceral assumption that harsher punishments will deter violence, despite strong evidence to the contrary. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026