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Sarah Mathew noted how, contrary to popular belief, same-day delivery can be incredibly cost-effective.
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Natalie Berg, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The court reasoned that educators could not compel students to participate, because forcing children – or anyone – to engage in activities inconsistent with their beliefs is contrary to their First Amendment rights to the free exercise of religion and freedom of speech.
—Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
Opinions expressed in this material may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed, or actions taken, by Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, or employees.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 2 June 2025
And contrary to common belief, most of its unhoused residents aren’t newcomers.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
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Natalie Berg, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The court reasoned that educators could not compel students to participate, because forcing children – or anyone – to engage in activities inconsistent with their beliefs is contrary to their First Amendment rights to the free exercise of religion and freedom of speech.
—Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
Opinions expressed in this material may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed, or actions taken, by Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, or employees.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 2 June 2025
And contrary to common belief, most of its unhoused residents aren’t newcomers.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrary to
Preposition
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The Bills open the 2025 regular season on Sept. 7 at home against the Baltimore Ravens.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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According a Reuters report, the KIA was seeking to use the resources as leverage against Beijing.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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 24th, apparently blown off course by high winds.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
24 Mar. 2021
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrary%20to. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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