as in compared to
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The holy day is observed across the globe, but contrary to popular belief, Lent is not exclusively observed by Catholics.—
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USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026 -
In fact, contrary to popular opinion, studies show that singletons are not at significantly higher risk of developing adverse personality traits like narcissism or hypochondria.—
Cynthia Hanson,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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“As opposed to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/as%20opposed%20to. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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