as in compared to
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contrary to
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So there was no police body-camera footage of the scene, contrary to the lawsuit claim that footage was tampered with, Carney said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026 -
The source emphasized that Nancy was never scheduled to attend a Tucson church service that day, contrary to some reports, and said the misunderstanding has led to confusion about the circumstances surrounding when she was first reported missing.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“As opposed to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/as%20opposed%20to. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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