to the contrary

phrase

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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

On a recent visit, CNBC spoke to several technicians who insisted that recreating an iPhone 18 Pro is almost impossible despite widespread discussion on Chinese social media to the contrary. — Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Despite Han Solo's protestations to the contrary, travelling faster than light on screen is usually just as straightforward as dusting crops. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026

In the aftermath, despite promises to the contrary, a crackdown on protesters across the country has begun. — Yamini Aiyar, Time, 29 July 2026

However, detectives would slowly build overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the warrant reads. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026