Antonyms for contrary tocon·tra·ry to

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1. contrary topreposition

   Synonyms:
   contra

2. contrary topreposition

   despite

   Synonyms:
   contra

How to use contrary to in a sentence?

1. David Standish:

   Contrary to popular belief being rich (and having a lot of money) doesn't automatically mean you have class.

2. Michelle Bachelet:

   There appear to be no efforts towards de-escalation but rather a build-up of troops in key areas, contrary to the commitments the military made to ASEAN to cease the violence.

3. Social Security deputy commissioner:

   No one, absolutely no one, contrary to what was alleged in the press, no one was asked to pay back a debt that was a debt of their parent or another adult, these were their debts.

4. Supreme Court:

   Even if we assume -- contrary to the findings of the District Court -- that plaintiffs were likely to succeed on the merits of their claims, the balance of equities and the public interest tilted against their request for a preliminary injunction.

5. The Commission:

   Such requirements are contrary to EU law.

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