contrary

Example Sentences

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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

On the contrary, women came to the pastors’ defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The FDA cited ImmunityBio for suggesting Anktiva could treat “all cancers” and could be injected, contrary to its approved use.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Despite mounds of evidence to the contrary, I just can’t bring myself to believe they have all the ingredients to become just the third franchise in baseball history to three-peat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Lola was required only to remain silent about the truth, banish it and forget it entirely, and persuade herself not of some contrary tale, but simply of her own uncertainty.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan