Sentence examples for contrary to government from inspiring English sources

"That is contrary to government accountability".

Contrary to government expectation, however, the election was held on schedule, and it was free, fair, and peaceful.

Contrary to government propaganda, there has never been a time when inclusive education has been the predominant ethos.

But in China, it is quite unusual for any official to offer strong personal opinions contrary to government policy on important subjects.

INGOs could be disbanded on the grounds of "involvement in any activity inconsistent with Pakistan's national interests, or contrary to government policy".

He argued that contrary to government claims, neither the United Nations charter nor international law permitted military action on the basis of humanitarian intervention.

This was contrary to the government's actual financial performance throughout the year because the government continued to delay the payment of bills and meeting its financial commitments.

Contrary to the government's blithe suggestion, a breakup of Microsoft would be hopelessly complex and difficult to administer.

Twenty-First Securities said that contrary to the government's contention, tax avoidance was not Compaq's main goal.

Opposition to organ donation from the deceased runs contrary to both government policy and pronouncements of the chief rabbinate.

Labour said that Stevens's comments showed that, contrary to the government's repeated claim, it was underfunding the NHS.