contrary

Example Sentences

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“Despite all evidence to the contrary, Marshall still believed,” in Mr. Dikötter’s words, that the Communists “were not doctrinaire ideologists, but merely rural reformers who could help shape a democratic China.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Among them were comments from environmentalists, scientists, civil rights groups and public health organizations who argued that rescinding the finding is contrary to climate science and public health.

From Los Angeles Times

He genuinely believes he can change reality simply by relentlessly stating something as fact in the face of all evidence to the contrary.

From Salon

A separate source said: "It's like corporate gaslighting with top management saying that everything is going fine when all evidence is to the contrary. "

From BBC

On the contrary, it is entirely to be expected that market prices will swing wildly on either side of fair value — not just for bitcoin, but for every investable asset.

From MarketWatch