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Recent Examples of contrary to
Their case asks a panel of judges to declare the tariffs contrary to law and stop them from being implemented.
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Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
Made from 100% Peruvian cotton, it is graced by the brand’s iconic logo, which contrary to popular belief is in fact a Japanese maple leaf.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
But contrary to what was suggested during the meeting, public safety was not at risk without the passage of this assessment.
—Renee Clark, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
However, they were entitled to it automatically as children of the sons of the monarch, because of the 1917 letters patent of George V, contrary to what the Sussexes claimed in their infamous Oprah interview.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
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Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
Made from 100% Peruvian cotton, it is graced by the brand’s iconic logo, which contrary to popular belief is in fact a Japanese maple leaf.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
But contrary to what was suggested during the meeting, public safety was not at risk without the passage of this assessment.
—Renee Clark, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
However, they were entitled to it automatically as children of the sons of the monarch, because of the 1917 letters patent of George V, contrary to what the Sussexes claimed in their infamous Oprah interview.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrary to
Preposition
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Tszyu’s next defense was his bloody bout against Fundora.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Charges have yet to be filed against the 25-year-old man arrested in the abduction.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Preposition
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An obstructionist Supreme Court, however, stood athwart the New Deal’s path.—
John Fabian Witt,
The New Republic,
26 Aug. 2022
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One of the world’s largest container ships was wedged athwart the Suez canal on March 24th, apparently blown off course by high winds.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
24 Mar. 2021
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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrary%20to. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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