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The phrase "a contrary picture" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a situation or perspective that opposes or contradicts another viewpoint or narrative.
Example: "The report painted a contrary picture to the optimistic forecasts made earlier in the year."
Alternatives: "an opposing view" or "a conflicting image".
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To the Legal Defense and Educational Fund lawyer's picture of "mass confusion" on Election Day, Judge Lemelle offered a contrary picture of black voters who are "perhaps highly motivated," even by anger.
However, the measured concentrations in fish samples show a contrary picture for some of the analyzed compounds.
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The photo, again, offers a contrary image: Rather than some a glimpse at a chic party, a couple in casual dress is dining at a table in a restaurant and taking their own picture with a mobile device.
Elsewhere, a contrary trend is at work.
Critics pose a contrary set of arguments.
A contrary course continued to be urged.
May I venture a contrary suggestion?
Pauline Benson London You are a contrary lot.
Again the fugitive takes a contrary stance.
Are you quite a contrary person?
She was always a contrary girl.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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