contrary

Example Sentences

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Some Wall Street analysts are insisting that April — contrary to its label as the cruelest month — is actually one of the better months for the U.S. stock market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

In her ruling, she said the government's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk was "likely both contrary to law and arbitrary and capricious."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Some analysts said the indictment suggested the contrary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

In a letter, Kent argued that Iran posed no imminent threat to the US, despite the administration's repeated claims to the contrary.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

On the contrary, he just fueled my desire to succeed even more.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad