Sentence examples for contrary to a common from inspiring English sources

Contrary to a common belief, labyrinths are not mazes.

But not exclusively, contrary to a common assumption.

Contrary to a common belief, cookies do not contain software programs, so cannot install anything on a computer.

A common theme that did emerge, and that runs contrary to a common stereotype of trans people, is that we do not generally have outrageously kinky sex.

Contrary to a common misconception, agoraphobia is often less a fear of open spaces than it is a fear of losing control.

He told the weekly newspaper that he understood as much about the art market as he did "about Chinese or physics", and said contrary to a common perception he hardly benefited at all from such sales.

"That's contrary to a degree of common sense that is the speed at which America is supposed to work at.

The tendency toward numerous distribution facilities runs contrary to a strategy that was common just after the recession, when some companies sought efficiency by consolidating warehouse operations, according to Bob Martie, executive vice president for the New Jersey region at Colliers International, a real estate service provider.

This was contrary to a previous study, which suggested more common EV71 infections in South China in 2005 [ 42].

We report this case to emphasize that a varicella infection history may not be sufficient for determination of VZV immunity, contrary to the common belief that a reliable history of varicella is a valid measure of immunity because the rash is distinctive and subclinical cases rarely occur (CDC 1996, 2005; Jumaan et al. 2002).

He was undisturbed by the fact that it was a Friday, contrary to the common sailors' superstition that it is bad luck to begin a voyage on a Friday.