Sentence examples for contrary from inspiring English sources

On the contrary.

On the contrary, in the credit-card market they've slashed credit lines and jacked up interest rates.

Quite to the contrary.

On the contrary in fact, with the exception of a Lord Ashcroft poll that has the Conservatives leading by six points, the trend across polls has Labour marginally ahead.

The courts must have nothing to do with religious belief, and must ensure that whatever is contrary to the law is punishable, no matter what the religion of the offender.

But this article, contrary to the earlier one, goes on to suggest there is no chance of an agreement.

"To the extent that the book goes contrary to that, I think it is unfortunate," Varghese said.

The Begley family's barrister said they were concerned that they had been put under surveillance, and asked during the hearing for assurance to the contrary.

The professor's opinion ran contrary to the legal advice that the Attorney General was receiving from the Foreign Office, which had expressed doubts about the legality of invading Iraq based on UN resolution 1441.

Toon fans, contrary to the tired old stereotype, don't ask for much as paying customers, but they would like a manager they respect, and can relate to.

On the contrary, he insisted, Brady, when he learned of Smyth's crimes, "was dealing with a particular in camera investigation within the church.