The phrase "example to the contrary" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to introduce an example that goes against the previous statement or argument. For example: - Some people believe that cats are not affectionate animals. However, my cat is always cuddly and purring, which is an example to the contrary. - The politician claimed to have a flawless record, but there are several examples to the contrary that have been brought to light by his opponents. - The teacher thought that all students were capable of passing the exam, but John's failing grade was an example to the contrary.
James A. Cohen, a professor at the Fordham University Law School, said the finger pointing by the two men could reflect a general sentiment that it is socially unacceptable to harm women, even if there are countless examples to the contrary.
Despite some examples to the contrary, there's an awful lot of science writing on the web – about established results, preliminary findings or work in progress – that aims to do just that.
With tragic frequency we hear of examples to the contrary: guns owned by householders or merchants that, because of carelessness or extreme emotion, kill innocent people, often the gun owners themselves or their loved ones.
It offers not only plenty of examples to the contrary, but also some hints as to how and why empathy evolved, and how it might be related to self-awareness.
Although Ms Hughes-Hallett valiantly (but ultimately without conviction) teases out a few timorous examples to the contrary, it is almost impossible to believe in any spontaneous act of humility or empathy in the man.
Yet after spending more than six years researching the world of black college football during the civil rights era, I can immediately think of two vivid examples to the contrary: Robinson and Jake Gaither, his friend and rival, at Florida A&M.
Now, so many examples to the contrary have emerged that toleration has vanished.Surprisingly, however, the psychological underpinnings of a sense of injustice in particular, what triggers willingness to punish an offender, even at a cost to the punisher have not been well established.
In general, the quality of the service has improved, although there are examples to the contrary.
A look at a few of this year's most impactful news themes underscore why; we've racked up too many examples to the contrary.
I'd like to say we're becoming more accepting as a society, but pop culture examples to the contrary aren't difficult to find — the newest song from Drake, "Two Birds, One Stone," is critical of fellow rapper Kid Cudi for seeking treatment after admitting to feelings of depression and suicidal thoughts.
