contradicting

Example Sentences

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That decision, cutting short the process and contradicting his earlier assurances of due process, shocked Mr. Khan’s own staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In 1974, Stephen Hawking showed that black holes radiate heat and can eventually evaporate, apparently erasing all information about what fell into them — contradicting the quantum principle that evolution must preserve information.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

He told us the family car had just turned left into his street, facing uphill, and had come to a complete halt before any shots were fired, contradicting the Israeli army account.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

“We know President Trump,” Sheinbaum said, contradicting the U.S. leader but not attacking him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

She held her head bowed down, as if she wanted to view Gregor better, but ran senselessly back, contradicting that gesture, forgetting that behind her stood the table with all the dishes on it.

From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka