contrary to

preposition

: in conflict with : despite
contrary to orders, he set out alone

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Read the full story by Marni Rose McFall on Newsweek. 06:33 AM EST Ukrainian ICBM Claims Disputed by Western Offical, Reports Sky television network has reported that a Western official has said that the weapon used in the recent attack on Dnipro was not an ICBM, contrary to earlier reports. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 That's contrary to Michigan law, and contrary to the Free Press article, which said any Michigander, with or without police experience, can run for county sheriff. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024 For others, the idea is pseudoscience and contrary to our concept of nature. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024 But, the companies say, these side effects are usually mild to moderate, improve over time, and altogether stop if patients decide to go off their medications—contrary to what patients like Barber argue has happened to them. Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for contrary to 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of contrary to was in the 14th century

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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrary%20to. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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