to the contrary

Example Sentences

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Lithgow, to the contrary, was clearly stunned — and deeply honored.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

And she adds: “The court’s apparently oblivious insistence to the contrary today cannot be squared with what Callais said on its face just over one month ago.”

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

It also made clear that the boy remains missing, despite reports to the contrary.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

And, despite many headlines to the contrary, JPMorgan Chase says that 90% of households can afford to cover a $400 emergency expense.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Yes, autumn had surely come when the hot-chestnut man appeared—no matter what the weather said to the contrary.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith