to the contrary

phrase

Definition of to the contrarynext
as in again
just the opposite being true We believe their story since there is no evidence to the contrary.

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Recent Examples of to the contrary On a recent visit, CNBC spoke to several technicians who insisted that recreating an iPhone 18 Pro is almost impossible despite widespread discussion on Chinese social media to the contrary. Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 Despite Han Solo's protestations to the contrary, travelling faster than light on screen is usually just as straightforward as dusting crops. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026 In the aftermath, despite promises to the contrary, a crackdown on protesters across the country has begun. Yamini Aiyar, Time, 29 July 2026 However, detectives would slowly build overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the warrant reads. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the contrary

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“To the contrary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/to%20the%20contrary. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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