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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contra
against
Preposition
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Peterson’s cramping issue first popped up — at least publicly — in KU’s exhibition game against Louisville back in October.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025 -
After playing a career-best game to tip off the season, pouring in 31 points against Indiana State, Bradford has gone cold from beyond the arc in the past two games, not attempting a three against Tennessee Tech and missing all five of his attempts on Tuesday night.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contra. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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