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paradoxical

[par-uh-dok-si-kuhl] / ˌpær əˈdɒk sɪ kəl /














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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’m skeptical but paradoxical evidence has emerged in recent days that Netflix’s mostly cash bid may be sincere.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a paradoxical way, Mr. Khamenei’s displacement stems from his success.

From The Wall Street Journal