contrary to
Example Sentences
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Housing starts fell 2.6% in August to 1.275 million, contrary to expectations for an increase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
BBC Sport reported City's interest in Bouaddi in June and, contrary to reports, sources said signing him and then loaning back to Lille for a season was not on the agenda.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
"We've given up on no plant and, contrary to media reports, no plant closure has been approved."
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
But, contrary to what many bulls conclude, this doesn’t necessarily mean the market will continue rising.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
High school is neither a democracy nor a dictatorship—nor, contrary to popular belief, an anarchic state.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
