Examples of to the contrary in a Sentence
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Even the appearance of corruption, absent a compelling explanation to the contrary is ultimately an obstacle to that aim.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
But in June of last year, a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to the contrary.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Despite senior executives’ protests to the contrary, many M&A scenarios will likely be motivated by the new setup.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Nathaniel Taylor played Lamont's buddy Rollo, an ex-con Fred regularly believed was still a criminal despite his claims to the contrary.
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Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
But in June of last year, a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to the contrary.
—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Despite senior executives’ protests to the contrary, many M&A scenarios will likely be motivated by the new setup.
—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Nathaniel Taylor played Lamont's buddy Rollo, an ex-con Fred regularly believed was still a criminal despite his claims to the contrary.
—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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“To the contrary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20contrary. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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