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Meanings of contrary in English
Resistant to guidance or discipline.
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Usage of contrary in English
1
He said the Government would present a scientific opinion to the contrary.
2
But most of the empirical evidence thus far points to the contrary.
3
Not that debate on this issue should be suppressed, quite the contrary.
4
But political conditions have a tendency of changing unannounced-andcontrary to reason.
5
Quite the contrary, he listened to every word with the greatest concern.
6
On the contrary: You should use them to help you keep going.
7
On the contrary, it seems the most natural thing in the world.
8
On the contrary, pro-Russian forces have grown more aggressive in recent days.
9
That's often not the case with you, despite appearances to the contrary.
10
After nine years of pulling in contrary ways it feels meaninglessly late.
11
On the contrary, he said the technology would enhance the campus experience.
12
It is easy, sure, but also confusingly contrary to decades of convention.
13
Upon the contrary, I fear it will find its grave in it.
14
This would be contrary to the intent of the Good Friday agreement.
15
Despite arguments to the contrary, he played rather well in South Africa.
16
That runs contrary to the opinion of the associate State Owned… Audio
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