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Recent Examples of contrary to
Quentin Tarantino is alive and well, we’ve been told by sources close to the filmmaker, contrary to misinformation on X.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The best road racer in NASCAR history (contrary to what Jordan says) has won five road course races in a row!
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
These vaccines — which include immunizations for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, COVID-19 and the flu — are now only recommended for children at high risk of serious illness, which runs contrary to guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
And contrary to what some might believe about a person who has a million followers online, Davis has not gotten rich off the internet.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The best road racer in NASCAR history (contrary to what Jordan says) has won five road course races in a row!
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
These vaccines — which include immunizations for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, COVID-19 and the flu — are now only recommended for children at high risk of serious illness, which runs contrary to guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
And contrary to what some might believe about a person who has a million followers online, Davis has not gotten rich off the internet.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrary to
Preposition
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Know More The House war powers vote on Thursday is the most urgent opportunity for Democrats to try to unite against the war, even as the ongoing split persists about how to talk about it.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Athletic Club Boise released three new jerseys ahead of its debut game Saturday in Florida against the Sarasota Paradise.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 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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