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contrary to
conjunction as in or
preposition as in against
Example Sentences
“Hispanics are not a monolith, and contrary to what the left has continued to push, along with mainstream media, Hispanics care about the issues that impact their everyday lives, wallets, families and put at risk their safety and security and that of their small businesses,” she said.
But after Epstein's death it became clear that contrary to the sentiments of Harrison's Revolver album opening track, the taxman was not getting his hands on as much as he might have been.
Contrary to its national mythology, America, especially for rich white men who are billionaires and former presidents, is a country of men and not laws.
The new study revealed that the lions’ timing shifts weren’t more pronounced on weekends when recreation spikes, contrary to what researchers expected.
Beyond that, carrying papers is contrary to this country’s ideals and most of its history.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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