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Recent Examples of contrary to
But, contrary to popular belief, Aspen is just as luxurious in other seasons, too.
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Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
And Smith fervently denied that there was any political influence behind his decision -- contrary to what the Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee, who requested the testimony, alleged -- such as pressure from then-President Joe Biden or Attorney General Merrick Garland.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
However, contrary to popular opinion, the ball will not ascend again on New Year's Eve.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The suit alleges that contrary to Kaplan’s representations, in March 2024 (three months prior to closing) the community’s general manager notified him and all other unit owners that the association planned a $7 million special assessment to replace the building’s elevators.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
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Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
And Smith fervently denied that there was any political influence behind his decision -- contrary to what the Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee, who requested the testimony, alleged -- such as pressure from then-President Joe Biden or Attorney General Merrick Garland.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
However, contrary to popular opinion, the ball will not ascend again on New Year's Eve.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The suit alleges that contrary to Kaplan’s representations, in March 2024 (three months prior to closing) the community’s general manager notified him and all other unit owners that the association planned a $7 million special assessment to replace the building’s elevators.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrary to
Preposition
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Since that time, Pratt has dedicated himself to railing against Bass, the Los Angeles City Council, and California Governor Gavin Newsom for their responses to the fires.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Chargers’ schedule includes games against the AFC East and the NFC West, including the Rams.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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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
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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 Jan. 2026.
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