contrary
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“Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens,” HBO Max Contrary to the star’s prominent title placement, the adventures of her character, Nora Lum, aren’t the reason to watch this show.
From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026
"Contrary to alarmist claims, there is no imminent threat to the Aravallis' ecology," it said in a December statement.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Contrary to the name, German cockroaches originate from South East Asia and are completely dependent on humans for survival in the UK.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Contrary to how it’s mostly reported, the just-war tradition doesn’t give the pope any special authority on whether a war is just or unjust.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Contrary to all the boasts of the land’s fertility, it was virtually impossible to farm anything because of the difficulty of getting water.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
Vocabulary lists containing contrary
Opposites Attract
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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