contrary

Example Sentences

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“Any reporting to the contrary is false. We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

But he said he’s also looking to four prior ETF launches that were focused on hot themes and then “acted as contrary indicators in an extremely precise manner.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

A German MEP who had been pushing for a change after Brexit told the BBC in 2017 that the naming rules were "contrary to German linguistic tradition".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

On the contrary, they are acting like their lives are at stake.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Despite claims to the contrary, Corkhill said, the assassin was completely sane.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow