contrary

Example Sentences

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Among the cuts are the elimination of practical exams, use of force and legal training courses, and an overall reduction in training time, contrary to an official’s testimony to Congress earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times

A popular wintertime meal, lasagna is decadent yet difficult to make, contrary to popular belief.

From Salon

Meanwhile, I received an offer for a job that, contrary to my intentions, would be in the L.A. office.

From Los Angeles Times

On the contrary, sometimes it unfolds out of the public eye; self-abnegation can be a reliable marker of character.

From Los Angeles Times

“On the contrary, one of the lessons we’ve learned in building DoorDash is that to build systems that endure, you must also think and invest in the long term,” he said.

From MarketWatch