on the contrary
Example Sentences
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But on the contrary, Nowak has named Meta a top pick among the hyperscalers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
This climb, on the contrary, benefits from the attributes of individual students.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 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
The adventure of the night does not seem to have harmed her; on the contrary, it has benefited her, for she looks better this morning than she has done for weeks.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
