contrary

Example Sentences

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Some Wall Street analysts are insisting that April — contrary to its label as the cruelest month — is actually one of the better months for the U.S. stock market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

In her ruling, she said the government's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk was "likely both contrary to law and arbitrary and capricious."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Such advice was contrary to recognised safe sleeping guidance from the NHS and health professionals for young babies.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 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

Penelope had not willingly left England; quite the contrary.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood