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Recent Examples of contrary to
But contrary to intuition, this doesn’t necessarily mean couples need to be constantly impulsive; for many, this isn’t financially or logistically feasible.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Other violations throughout the years included creating another public nuisance in 2006 that generated more than 10 complaints and operating equipment contrary to its permit.
—Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
This runs contrary to reporting in both Puck and Variety last week, which claimed that Hardy had been fired from the series.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 May 2026
In the remote rural communities affected, these vital protective measures can run contrary to local burial practices, which has been a source of many people’s anger.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Other violations throughout the years included creating another public nuisance in 2006 that generated more than 10 complaints and operating equipment contrary to its permit.
—Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
This runs contrary to reporting in both Puck and Variety last week, which claimed that Hardy had been fired from the series.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 May 2026
In the remote rural communities affected, these vital protective measures can run contrary to local burial practices, which has been a source of many people’s anger.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Preposition
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The 6-6 playmaker displayed his versatility on both ends, knocking down shots, creating for teammates and making an impact defensively against top competition from around the world.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Ukraine has launched extensive drone attacks against Russian refineries and military facilities in recent months, with targets including naval facilities, oil depots and terminals.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 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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