Sentence examples similar to contend the opposite from inspiring English sources
The phrase "contend the opposite" is not correct in standard written English
It is unclear and does not convey a clear meaning in context. Example: "In the debate, I will contend the opposite of your argument."
I have received hundreds of messages heatedly contending the opposite: that his coverage is slanted against Israel.
But while weather forecasters insist that a much-needed El Niño will alleviate California's drought in the coming months, venture capital pros are contending the opposite for funding — that a shift in venture financing will slow the pace of investment and lead to a drier season in capital for VC-backed companies.
But more recent theories contend that the opposite is sometimes true as well.
I've also heard (and agree with) many of the arguments that contend just the opposite; that allowing corporations the same rights as people is a really bad idea.
Critics contend that the opposite will happen: Teachers will not want to teach at low-performing schools or teach students who are not poised to score well on standardized exams because the stakes are too high or the system is unreliable.
Ancient Romans believed that sex might prevent epilepsy, but other cultures before and after contended that the opposite was true.
She contends that the opposite is true, and recent deserters said the army, which had a reputation of brutalizing captured rebels, had treated them respectfully.
While some have accused the authorities of giving Iverson preferential treatment because of his celebrity, Peruto contended that the opposite was true.
CHICAGO — The nation's midsection, which was for months parched by severe drought, suddenly finds itself contending with the opposite: severe flooding that has forced evacuations, slowed commercial barge traffic down the Mississippi River and left farmers with submerged fields during a crucial planting time.
His attorneys contend the shooting was accidental.
