to the contrary

phrase

Synonyms of to the contrarynext
1
: on the contrary
2
: notwithstanding

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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 Even the appearance of corruption, absent a compelling explanation to the contrary is ultimately an obstacle to that aim. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 5 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 See All Example Sentences for to the contrary

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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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