perversely

Example Sentences

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Perversely, the White House ballroom appears to be an effort to create a positive historical memory of his presidency.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Perversely, the Department of Homeland Security publicly concedes this reality, citing in a Federal Register notification “widespread gang violence” as a reason for terminating temporary protected status.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

Perversely, “dead babies”—those who do not survive childbirth—are much cheaper in medical malpractice litigation that “damaged babies”—those who do survive but with traumatic injuries—especially in a state like Iowa with a cap on noneconomic damages.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2025

Perversely, Yoon seemed untroubled by his party's election defeat.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025

Perversely I long for the desserts of my childhood, the desserts of war, simple and inexpensive and bland: tapioca pudding, with its gelatinous fish eyes, Jell-O caramel pudding, Junket.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood