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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These policies run counter to those included in a 2023 report by the police research forum that was sponsored by the U.S. Justice Department.
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
But in a move that seemed to run counter to its AI objectives, the White House on Wednesday yanked nearly $5 billion in funding for one of the US’ biggest transmission grid projects (the project will proceed with private finance, the company behind it said).
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 24 July 2025
Chinese officials argue that U.S. restrictions distort global supply chains and run counter to principles of fair competition.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
In fact, the actions of Trump and his administration have routinely run counter to constitutional ideals, says Nico Perrino, executive VP of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a free-speech advocacy organization.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 July 2025
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
But in a move that seemed to run counter to its AI objectives, the White House on Wednesday yanked nearly $5 billion in funding for one of the US’ biggest transmission grid projects (the project will proceed with private finance, the company behind it said).
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 24 July 2025
Chinese officials argue that U.S. restrictions distort global supply chains and run counter to principles of fair competition.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
In fact, the actions of Trump and his administration have routinely run counter to constitutional ideals, says Nico Perrino, executive VP of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a free-speech advocacy organization.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 July 2025
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“Run counter to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20counter%20to. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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