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Recent Examples of contrary to
Average people might benefit from exceeding the RDA for protein somewhat, while weightlifters, contrary to the meathead stereotype, don’t need a massive amount more.
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Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 May 2025
But contrary to some, vaccinations have never been a matter of personal choice in this country, but rather a 100-year-old societal obligation to keep America safe.
—Scott A. Rivkees, Time, 6 May 2025
Of note, Gómez and his fellow conservatives have made no move to deny communion to Catholic politicians who support the death penalty, however, which also is contrary to church teaching.
—Randall Balmer, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
But contrary to assumption, this isn’t always out of necessity.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 May 2025
But contrary to some, vaccinations have never been a matter of personal choice in this country, but rather a 100-year-old societal obligation to keep America safe.
—Scott A. Rivkees, Time, 6 May 2025
Of note, Gómez and his fellow conservatives have made no move to deny communion to Catholic politicians who support the death penalty, however, which also is contrary to church teaching.
—Randall Balmer, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
But contrary to assumption, this isn’t always out of necessity.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrary to
Preposition
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The idea that some individuals may seek to block others from participating in international festivals goes against the principles of artistic freedom — and even against basic human rights.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The 2025 Honorees The 2025 honorees represent innovative contributions to the fight against climate change, weaving social justice into environmental solutions.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
5 May 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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