be contrary
Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words
Indicates a state of opposition or difference.
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Examples (10)
- His actions are contrary to his words.
- The decision was contrary to the advice of his counselors.
- Her testimony has been contrary to all the evidence presented so far.
- This new policy is directly contrary to our company's core values.
- Such a law would be contrary to the principles of a free society.
- Isn't it contrary to the rules to start before the whistle blows?
- The idea that we should punish success is contrary to the spirit of innovation.
- Any attempt to censor the press will be contrary to the constitution.
- Ignoring scientific data is contrary to responsible policy-making.
- The defendant's plea was found to be contrary to the established facts of the case.