Sentence examples for are contrary from inspiring English sources

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are contrary

adjective

Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

  • Contrary winds

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PEOPLE are contrary creatures.

But undoubtedly, there are contrary examples.

Merit increases are contrary to union philosophy".

"High profile celebrity endorsements are contrary to our policy.

"In fact, inflated appraisals are contrary to our interests".

Academic boycotts are contrary to everything that academia stands for.

The regime has used dozens of methods that are contrary to international humanitarian law," he added.

"Behind the full veil hide scandalous practices that are contrary to our history," he said.

They are contrary to our values and to everything I believe in.

Both charges are contrary to the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act.

These bylaw interpretations sometimes show that certain activities are contrary to rules and are violations.

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