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Recent Examples of contrary to
The agency's response was contrary to what the police department said in its statement.
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Deon J. Hampton, NBC news, 15 July 2025
Operating under the belief that pocket rescissions are legal, a cascade of similar requests could soon be made, potentially resulting in billions of dollars not spent, contrary to appropriations law.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The driver, 35, was charged with smuggling merchandise and importation contrary to law, according to federal prosecutors.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
New data obtained by Banik shows that the sound of the Big Bang, known as Baryon Acoustic Oscillations or BAOs, actually support the concept of a local void contrary to the LCDM.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 July 2025
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Deon J. Hampton, NBC news, 15 July 2025
Operating under the belief that pocket rescissions are legal, a cascade of similar requests could soon be made, potentially resulting in billions of dollars not spent, contrary to appropriations law.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The driver, 35, was charged with smuggling merchandise and importation contrary to law, according to federal prosecutors.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
New data obtained by Banik shows that the sound of the Big Bang, known as Baryon Acoustic Oscillations or BAOs, actually support the concept of a local void contrary to the LCDM.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrary to
Preposition
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Commissioner Alicia Reece abstained from the June 26 vote and voted against a $16 million appropriation for the first phase of renovations for the stadium, as well as two contracts for steel and concrete materials.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Taken together, the charges represent a drop in the bucket when stacked against the city’s multi-billion-dollar budget.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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 24th, apparently blown off course by high winds.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
24 Mar. 2021
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