contrary to

Example Sentences

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“We have seen continual growth culminating in last year being the strongest year ever, absolutely running contrary to everything we had heard in 2025,” said Michael Lohan, the IDA’s chief executive office, in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Callais ran contrary to the Voting Rights Act—both as written by Congress and as previously interpreted by the Supreme Court.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

They do not contain more facts than your typical mainstream newscast, contrary to what Casablancas claims.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

He said Albon's application was dismissed "on the ground that to grant it would be manifestly be contrary to public policy".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Apart from its wrong-headedness, Neville’s speech was entirely contrary to the climate of cooperation between organizations we were trying to create on the island.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela