indicate otherwise
Frequency: 6.07.5 per million words
to suggest that the opposite of what has been said is true
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Examples (10)
- He has declared support for women, but his actions have indicated otherwise.
- Despite his clear statements, the latest survey results began to indicate otherwise.
- We expected a smooth transition, but the recent conflicts seem to indicate otherwise.
- Her words were reassuring, yet her nervous fidgeting indicated otherwise.
- All initial assessments suggested a minor issue, until further investigation began to indicate otherwise.
- The government claimed the economy was recovering, but unemployment figures indicated otherwise.
- They promised full transparency, though their lack of communication soon began to indicate otherwise.
- Don't assume his silence means agreement; his past behavior often indicates otherwise.
- The evidence should ideally support our conclusion, unless it strongly indicates otherwise.
- The doctor was optimistic, but the patient's deteriorating condition soon indicated otherwise.