contra

Example Sentences

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Reagan insisted money from the arms sales was funneled to the Nicaraguan Contra rebels without his knowledge.

From Seattle Times

Introduce la punta del atomizador en una fosa nasal hasta que ambos dedos estén contra la nariz.

From New York Times

For a Republican party that has continued to insist, contra all available evidence, that it is actually a workers’ party, the hearing presented a conundrum.

From Slate

Bennett has recruited internationally since he first got to the Contra Costa County school.

From Washington Post

Durante las últimas tres décadas, Galynker ha evaluado o tratado de manera personal a cerca de 10.000 pacientes que luchan contra la ideación suicida.

From New York Times