per contra
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Mr. Meighen, per contra, is described as "pale, intellectual, reserved," as "definitely urban."
From Time Magazine Archive
Pilsudski's military friends, per contra, continued to urge upon him the creation of an unconstitutional dictature with himself as dictator.
From Time Magazine Archive
M. Bonnet, per contra, is to be responsible for national economy and the direction of taxation and the revenue service.
From Time Magazine Archive
M. Berenger, also a member of the French debt commission, declared, per contra, that he would support the ratification of M. Caillaux's tentative agreement.
From Time Magazine Archive
Spectra of stars, per contra, appear relatively simple, since their feeble light is insufficient to bring out faint details.
From A Text-Book of Astronomy by Comstock, George C.
