contrary

Example Sentences

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Those with the contrary view will be tempted once again by his prospects.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Any reporting to the contrary is false. We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

But he said he’s also looking to four prior ETF launches that were focused on hot themes and then “acted as contrary indicators in an extremely precise manner.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

On the contrary, women came to the pastors’ defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

It is a silly, childish discussion and only exposes the want of brains of those who maintain a contrary opinion to that we have stated.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife