in contradiction with

Frequency: 6.16.0 per million words

Used to show that something is the opposite of something else. Less common than 'in contradiction to'.

Examples (10)

  • The witness's testimony was in contradiction with the physical evidence.
  • The new findings are in contradiction with established scientific theories.
  • His recent actions are completely in contradiction with the promises he made during the campaign.
  • We found that the company's public statements were in contradiction with its internal documents.
  • The proposed surveillance law is in contradiction with fundamental principles of privacy.
  • This new policy seems to be in contradiction with the government's long-term economic goals.
  • What he says is often in contradiction with what he actually does.
  • The experimental results were in contradiction with our initial hypothesis.
  • A commitment to environmental protection should not be in contradiction with economic development.
  • The conclusion of your essay is in contradiction with the arguments you presented earlier.