contrary to

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Definition of contrary tonext
as in against

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Recent Examples of contrary to During this time, from 1978 to 1982, Willis was married to Phylicia Rashad — contrary to the group’s gay image. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026 In addition, contrary to predictions of an AI job apocalypse, AI is boosting employment levels, the PwC study finds. — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 And their presence in this nation is not contrary to the interests of the United States. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026 But contrary to the TikTok hype, hypochlorous acid is not a cure-all. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for contrary to
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrary to
  1. against
  2. athwart
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  • In December 2024, a Bucharest court ruled that the first case against the Tates and their two female associates couldn't proceed to trial because of multiple legal and procedural irregularities and sent it back to prosecutors.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • The case against Tristan previously included three counts of rape, six counts of actual bodily harm and two counts of human trafficking.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 July 2026
Definition of against
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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
  • 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
Definition of athwart

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