to the contrary
Example Sentences
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It also made clear that the boy remains missing, despite reports to the contrary.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
It cemented their status as the series favorites, giving their fans reason to believe that it might finally be New York’s year—despite a lifetime of evidence to the contrary.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The authors of this study found evidence to the contrary.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Arguments to the contrary are overly cautious and pedantic.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
She could feel how this country far across the ocean pulled on her and lived inside her despite her wishes to the contrary; it was something she could not deny.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
