Sentence examples for believed contrary from inspiring English sources

Mr. Brown said he had dealt with Mr. Cleary, and that he believed — contrary to LulzSec's statement — that he was involved with the group.

Hart agreed that the philosophy of law should focus on central cases, but he also believed, contrary to Finnis, that the central cases could be identified without regard to their moral quality.

To this day, many Americans believe, contrary to the Warren Commission's findings, there was a plot.

With all the passion in its heart it believes contrary things: it is equally overawed by science and by magic.

Belteky also believes contrary to popular opinion, a Tasmanian team would actually be a boon for broadcasters.

We believe, contrary to these received views, that the key differences are to be found in the different ways the audience can engage with language.

Our first owner, Jed Horovitz, believes — contrary to the claim advanced by many small-business owners — that higher taxes encourage more investment.

Despite this, many key strategists and journalists passionately believe, contrary to all the evidence, that people make rational decisions in elections based on policy debates.

This may be a result of a rare slip: Tracy believes, contrary to fact, that there was almost no anticlericalism in Castile.

"I am very dismayed, as a longstanding member of the synagogue, that the rabbis and the board would take a position that is contrary to what many members believe, contrary to the peace process," she added.

They demanded an immediate end to hostilities, believing contrary to all available evidence that the Southern states would return to the Union if only Lincoln would stop the shooting.