the contrary
noun
: an opposite or different fact, event, or situation
He was sure his sister had made a mistake, but the contrary was true: she was right and he was wrong.
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On the contrary, they’re primed to collide in Bilbao’s San Mames stadium on May 21.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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The paradox is that these manifestations, on the contrary, bring Ukraine closer to its common enemy, as in Russia, homophobia is flourishing with incredible force right now.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
On the contrary, Trump's policies and conduct deserve rigorous scrutiny.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
On the contrary, the brand is proud of this method and touts it as being more sustainable.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
The paradox is that these manifestations, on the contrary, bring Ukraine closer to its common enemy, as in Russia, homophobia is flourishing with incredible force right now.
—Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2025
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“The contrary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20contrary. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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