Sentence examples for be contrary from inspiring English sources

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be contrary

adjective

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

  • Contrary winds

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be contrary to the national will".

That would be contrary to our traditions".

It's the writer's job to be contrary.

Greeks can be contrary like that.

It would be contrary to what Machrihanish Dunes is about".

But that would be contrary to his faith in quantification.

If so, it will be contrary to the separation of powers doctrine that underlies our democracy.

*No law shall be contrary to the beliefs and practices of Islam.

"Sometimes our job is to be contrary, sometimes it's our job to be whimsical.

He asserted that it "would be contrary to the principle of non-interference in internal affairs".

I'd love to be contrary and give it to Saints, for the achievements outlined above.

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