Sentence examples for it contrary to from inspiring English sources

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We answer that it is the matter of one in virtue of its positive state and its form, and of the other in virtue of the privation of its positive state and the corruption of it contrary to its nature.

Is it contrary to everything we assumed about the film, its director and its stars – basically an argument for conservative, traditionalist values?

What Power they ought to have in the Society, who thus imploy it contrary to the trust went along with it in its first Institution, is easie to determine; and one cannot but see, that he, who has once attempted any such thing as this, cannot any longer be trusted.

"I would vote to allow it, contrary to my Republican history.

Britain therefore signed it, contrary to earlier assurances made by British officials to their US counterparts.

Is power – as stated in the constitution – for the public, or is it contrary to the constitution – for the emir?

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While it was contrary to public expectations, it was not a shift in policy.

"It's unfair and it's contrary to the existing regulations," Mr. Ryan said.

What's more, it is contrary to its "spiritual" mission.

But lawyers say it is unclear about whether it is contrary to UK or European law.

It is baseless [to claim famine], it is contrary to the situation on the ground.

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