contradict

Example Sentences

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A system that contradicts itself is less reliable, so self-improvement selects against contradiction.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its editors decided that contradicting the beliefs of prominent citizens was a risk they shouldn’t take.

From Literature

The defence lawyer also alleged that the statements of the witnesses contradicted each other in many key aspects.

From Barron's

In an angry rebuttal to the AFP report, the information minister said the news agency's allegations relied entirely on "shadowy, unnamed sources" and contradicted official statements issued by intelligence agencies and senior lawmakers.

From BBC

But some argued his name contradicts Ghana's democratic values.

From BBC