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Recent Examples of contrary to
Lyke issued a warrant for his arrest, but the case went before the judge more than 48 hours after the violation occurred, contrary to a new policy set by Chief Judge Charles Beach that sought to more quickly address violations of electronic monitoring requirements.
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
However, contrary to many portrayals, your skin wouldn't burst right away.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026
But Tholen said that, contrary to some reports, the asteroid was not named for the TV character.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The Russian military appears to be losing some ground in Ukraine, contrary to claims by Moscow’s top brass; Ukrainian strikes are delivering damaging blows to vital Russian oil and gas infrastructure; and drone strikes by Kyiv have disrupted life in the Russian capital before.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
However, contrary to many portrayals, your skin wouldn't burst right away.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026
But Tholen said that, contrary to some reports, the asteroid was not named for the TV character.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The Russian military appears to be losing some ground in Ukraine, contrary to claims by Moscow’s top brass; Ukrainian strikes are delivering damaging blows to vital Russian oil and gas infrastructure; and drone strikes by Kyiv have disrupted life in the Russian capital before.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrary to
Preposition
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Lehmann considers the contested history of Anne Boleyn, the outlandish accusations against her, and the ways in which her image has been erased and changed over time.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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While the Crusaders have a regular-season finale Friday against Eastlake, Wednesday’s win clinched the league title.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 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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