paradoxical
Example Sentences
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But, he said, there was a paradoxical element of hope in the fact that white sharks were turning up for sale.
From BBC
"These results also provide a potential explanation for how stimulants treat hyperactivity, which previously seemed paradoxical," Dosenbach added.
From Science Daily
But standardization had another, paradoxical effect: It allowed nonexperts to repair their own vehicles and other equipment.
I’m skeptical but paradoxical evidence has emerged in recent days that Netflix’s mostly cash bid may be sincere.
In a paradoxical way, Mr. Khamenei’s displacement stems from his success.
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