run counter to

idiom

of a thing, such as a belief or theory

: to be opposed to : to disagree with

His theory ran counter to the beliefs of his time.

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The measure won’t repeal the current ban; the next step is lawsuits asking courts to overturn laws that advocates say run counter to the amendment. —

Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024 Putting an inexperienced player at first base would also run counter to the club’s constant claims that Joey Loperfido couldn’t handle the position upon his entrance to the big leagues. —

Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024 The practices described in the complaints appear to run counter to the rules and principles governing licensed midwives. —

Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2024 This phenomenon seems to run counter to intuitions about human decision-making. —

Richard Sima, Washington Post, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for run counter to

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