contrary

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A German MEP who had been pushing for a change after Brexit told the BBC in 2017 that the naming rules were "contrary to German linguistic tradition".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

U.S. crude-oil inventories rose by 6.2 million barrels last week, the EIA said, contrary to analyst expectations for a decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“Frankly,” he said, after he had chewed and swallowed, “no matter what Bunny tells you to the contrary, he hasn’t a cent and neither does his father.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt