to the contrary

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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 The company's Windows licensing model is one reason Windows 12 almost certainly won’t use a monthly subscription model, despite viral rumors to the contrary over the past few years. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 The sponsors say their decisions are viewpoint neutral, and ProPublica found no evidence to the contrary. — Ellis Simani, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2026 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 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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