Sentence examples for contrary to the interests from inspiring English sources

Because it was contrary to the interests of our eurozone partners.

Whether serfdom was contrary to the interests of serf owners is a more complex question.

The union is not just contrary to our interests but contrary to the interests of Europe itself.

And above all it would be contrary to the interests of our companies to give up our autonomy of decision.

Why do politicians enact policies that seem contrary to the interests of the people who vote for them?

They can still disregard them where they believe following them would be "contrary to the interests of justice", but they must explicitly state their reasons.

The authorities are keen to reassure foreign mining interests, but are wary of legal provisions they deem contrary to the interests of Niger.

During his confirmation hearings, Wilson was asked if he'd be able, as defense secretary, to make decisions contrary to the interests of G.M.

By doing so, you would be acting contrary to the interest of the securities industry, which I believe seeks to stimulate trading activity to maximize commissions.

It certainly goes contrary to the interest of the majority of the American people, on at least three fronts: the economy, national security, and global warming.

Putting the onus of solving systemic problems such as poverty, terrorism and disease solely on girls, rather than calling for political solutions, is in reality contrary to the interest of girls.