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The phrase "is contrary" is correct and usable in written English.
It is commonly used to express that something is opposite or contradictory to something else. Here is an example sentence: "His actions are contrary to his words, showing a lack of integrity." In this example, the phrase "is contrary" indicates that the person's actions are contradictory to what they say, suggesting that they are not being truthful.
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This is contrary to my experience.
It is contrary to our interests".
But Mr. Falcón, 50, is contrary.
Greed is contrary to our human existence.
"That is contrary to government accountability".
This is contrary to the tradition of our country.
This is contrary to good practice and good sense.
O'Grady is contrary, but he seems to relish it.
We believe this is contrary to European law".
"It is contrary to the whole notion of natural selection.
Thwarting special reviews is contrary to the profession's interests".
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