contrary to

as in against

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Recent Examples of contrary to Clemons is perfectly fine as a backup, contrary to popular belief; he’s just not suited for a bigger role like he was thrust into last year. Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025 There is a lot at stake here and contrary to EPA’s claim that this will help you financially, there is more than your family budget at stake. Pam McVety, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 The widespread use of PZP is contrary to the true core intent of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971, which was to restore wild horses as harmonious components of the public land ecosystem. Jennifer Best, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025 However, contrary to what many might think, a big crop is bad on balance for farmers who sell corn. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for contrary to
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  • Allen has consistently denied the allegations against him and has never been charged with a crime (though a Connecticut prosecutor said there was probable cause for a criminal case).
    Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • His mother Christine Maron had gotten a temporary restraining order against her estranged husband in May, forbidding him from having contact with her or their children.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • An obstructionist Supreme Court, however, stood athwart the New Deal’s path.
    John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2022
  • One of the world’s largest container ships was wedged athwart the Suez Canal on March 23rd, blown off course by high winds.
    The Economist, The Economist, 27 Mar. 2021

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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrary%20to. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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