as in compared to
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contrary to
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But contrary to often dominant perceptions, many were women and nonbinary.—
Kate Sosin,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025 -
The material should not be provided to any person in a jurisdiction where its provision or use would be contrary to local laws, rules, or regulations.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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“As opposed to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/as%20opposed%20to. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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