contrary to
Example Sentences
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"USCIS's actions are contrary to law and arbitrary and capricious."
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
WFP leadership, however, in a rare move contrary to party membership, decided not to endorse any candidate in the race.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Corporate executives are realizing that it’s more expensive to replace employees with artificial intelligence, contrary to what was previously believed.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
That was contrary to the unanimous recommendation of the Standardized Testing Task Force, a faculty group that had studied the issue for more than a year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
He warns me that money is not the most important thing, contrary to the popular view on campus.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
