The phrase "contrary to the past" is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it when comparing something to a period of time in the past, such as a different approach or way of thinking. For example, "In contrast to the past, we now have new technology available to us.”.
In contrary to the past, computer-based tools are now available that make designing new applications easier.
Contrary to the past, only a handful of citizens turned up to demand new schools for their districts.
Thus, it appears that at present, the long-term changes in geomagnetic activity are not the main driver of trends in any variable, contrary to the past, when they might have controlled ionospheric trends.
In another interview, he explained: "Contrary to the past, I wrote all the songs for Nihil," adding that doing things that way caused "minimal problems".
" Contrary to the past, this time you will find the agenda in the meetings being discussed with a lot of openness".
Much has been said and written about the reaction here at home as news began to spread late Sunday evening that a Unites States mission led by Navy SEALs killed bin Laden at his $1-million fortress/mansion in a suburb just 35 miles outside of Pakistan's capital (quite contrary to the belief these past ten years that he'd been desperately living like a hunted animal in a remote cave).
Contrary to the model, perception of "past" QoL was not affected by depression or hopelessness.
For example, as difficult as it is to believe given the current dry conditions, rainfall across Texas has actually been increasing over the past 100 years, contrary to the models, Dr. Nielsen-Gammon said.
Contrary to the prevailing wisdom in Washington these past few years, we cannot simply spend as we please and defer the consequences to the next budget, the next administration or the next generation".
Contrary to the prevailing wisdom in Washington these past few years, we cannot simply spend as we please and defer the consequences to the next budget, the next administration, or the next generation.
The years of plenty disastrously skewed risk models, allowing banks to run with lower capital on the assumption that past performance was, contrary to the industry's standard advice, a guide to future returns.
