contrary to
Example Sentences
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They also don’t claim subsidized social housing, contrary to what many locals think, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
“But this just goes to show how much people love the city and are from here, contrary to popular belief.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
This means that any really hot air will stay locked away to the south of us, contrary to what it looked like earlier in the week.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
"USCIS's actions are contrary to law and arbitrary and capricious."
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Bobby looked at it from time to time, but contrary to reports that he had it perched on his bedside table, he kept it in the drawer, knowing that it was there, symbolically protective.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
