Sentence examples for contrary to reputation from inspiring English sources

Sloth is no sin... and, contrary to reputation, no slouch at climbing trees either.

Busts and full figures of the Red Tsar far outnumber the many of Lenin, who, despite an unusually ugly, gigantic rendering in stone (many of these statues, and almost all the posters, are actually gorgeous, contrary to reputation) looming over a whole quadrant of garden in a stance resembling a lunging grizzly bear, unavoidably evokes John the Baptist vis-a-vis his ubiquitous successor.

At times you're put up against too many bad guys the body count in later missions undercuts the game's opening stages, where just one enemy can spell your demise but generally Manhunt is proof that Rockstar, contrary to reputation, does its best work on linear experiences.

At times you're put up against too many bad guys – the body count in later missions undercuts the game's opening stages, where just one enemy can spell your demise – but generally Manhunt is proof that Rockstar, contrary to reputation, does its best work on linear experiences.

As you heave Max around a condemned hotel building, his vest stained brown from perspiration, you can really smell the world of Max Payne 3. Details like these make me feel that, contrary to reputation, Rockstar is best at short, linear games.

Contrary to a reputation for surly prickliness, mischievous smiles rather seem to be Bernard Butler's thing.

The baby boomers, contrary to their reputation — and contrary to the revenge fantasies of their younger siblings — have always been a fairly passive generation.

Contrary to its reputation, issuers are proving to be reliable payers, as a new study by Deutsche Bank shows.

During the TV interview, for instance, contrary to her reputation as something of a radical, she came across as calm and measured, if somewhat vague.

Contrary to its reputation as a staid and apolitical financial centre, Hong Kong is the setting for hundreds of smaller-scale protests each year.

It's worth noting that, contrary to its reputation, MSG is one of the safest and best-studied additives used in food.