contrary to

preposition

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

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With full knowledge that Musk's money was contingent upon using his money charitably, defendants set about building a for-profit behemoth contrary to their original promises. Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025 The material should not be provided to any person in a jurisdiction where its provision or use would be contrary to local laws, rules, or regulations. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025 Surveillance video first uncovered by WESH from a grocery store across the street appeared to show no lights from Moulton’s vehicle at the time of the crash on Indiana Street just off Rio Grande Avenue, contrary to OPD reports. Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025 And contrary to what some will assume, the oldest buildings aren’t skyscrapers in New York or lone log cabins in Louisiana or Georgia. Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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