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The phrase "are rather contradictory" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing statements, ideas, or beliefs that conflict with each other.
Example: "The two reports on climate change are rather contradictory, making it difficult to determine the true impact of human activity."
Alternatives: "are quite conflicting" or "are somewhat inconsistent".
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More recent studies are rather contradictory.
In contrast to effects on EEG spectral power, effects on cognitive performance measures are rather contradictory.
Any rapid change of temperature may harm the larva, even though the results of experiments in this regard are rather contradictory.
To summarize, although our study shows that pre-RCT net-enhancing tumor has a prognostic value, the results from the literature are rather contradictory in this context.
There are rather contradictory formations of the informed consent, including traditionalism, liability, and decision-making [ 30], with views ranging from a mere administrative document that a patient signs to an on-going communication process and decision-making.
Studies on tumour cells, lymphocytes and fibroblasts are rather contradictory and this may indicate that there are differences in the DNA conformation and sensitivity to radiation in cells of different origins.
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Earlier this month the prime minister announced that 'a new one-stop-shop has been set up to help international investors identify and fund regeneration opportunities in the UK', so it would be rather contradictory to try to prevent overseas purchasing of residential property".
"We found that comedians had a rather unusual personality profile, which was rather contradictory," Prof Claridge says.
I suppose, being in the business I'm in, using such a quote at the top is rather contradictory.
The data on short-term mortality rates in AFib patients is rather contradictory.
However, evidence for their expression in colon cancer is rather contradictory both for the protein expression status and prognostic value.
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