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on the contrary







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It is, on the contrary, a way of continuing their legacy and celebrating them.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

“It is not a great disproportion between ourselves and others which produces envy, but on the contrary, a proximity,” wrote David Hume, the 18th-century philosopher and economist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

“However, our data indicate that the average compensation for in-person roles is, on the contrary, slightly lower than that for otherwise identical remote positions.”

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2025

For women with obesity class 3, on the contrary, weight gain values below the guidelines or weight loss were associated with reduced risk of the adverse composite outcome.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024

He was not less exhausted; on the contrary, his steps were leaden, and he could barely move his freezing, tired legs.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry




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