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Recent Examples of contrary to
And of course this is contrary to the Constitution, which specifically grants states the authority to run elections under Article 1, Section 4, the elections clause.
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CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
This scene in Seoul in January may seem totally contrary to the usual headlines from South Korea, of plummeting birth rates and a looming demographic crisis that also threatens to swallow neighboring Japan and China.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
American officials have since tried to distance themselves from the movement, denying any interest in funding it, contrary to separatist assertions.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
That's contrary to what the American people believe should be taking place.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
This scene in Seoul in January may seem totally contrary to the usual headlines from South Korea, of plummeting birth rates and a looming demographic crisis that also threatens to swallow neighboring Japan and China.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
American officials have since tried to distance themselves from the movement, denying any interest in funding it, contrary to separatist assertions.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
That's contrary to what the American people believe should be taking place.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrary to
Preposition
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Leading California Democrats railed against the cuts.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Paris — Gisèle Pelicot emerged as a global feminist hero in 2024 by transforming her horrific, personal story into a public battle against rape culture.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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An obstructionist Supreme Court, however, stood athwart the New Deal’s path.—
John Fabian Witt,
The New Republic,
26 Aug. 2022
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One of the world’s largest container ships was wedged athwart the Suez Canal on March 23rd, blown off course by high winds.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
27 Mar. 2021
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