be contrary to
Example Sentences
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He has faced criticism for dismissing former prime minister Trovoada in January 2025, a move ruled one year later to be contrary to the constitution.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
Based on information provided to date, the State Department doesn’t consider the negotiations to be contrary to U.S. law, though any deal between the companies would be subject to department and Treasury approval, it said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
That would be contrary to the UK government's aim of supporting disabled people into employment, Hutt argued.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2025
I have cared for people all my life, and to infect anyone with this disease would be contrary to everything I have stood for.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2025
Would it be contrary to medical ethics in the HeLa cell’s coming-of-age year to authenticate the name and let He .
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
