Sentence examples for it would be perverse from inspiring English sources

As the evolutionary theorist Stephen Jay Gould said, a fact can only mean something confirmed so thoroughly that "it would be perverse to withhold provisional assent".

Given that inflation has finally come down to target and that the economic recovery is still in its early stages, it would be perverse to do [raise rates] and as unemployment falls through 7%, the committee is more likely to change its guidance than raise interest rates.

The Roman Catholic Church likes to take its time over these things, and it would be perverse to hurry Antoni Gaudi in death when he steadfastly refused to be hurried in life.

It would be perverse not to recognise its gentleness and overwhelming charm, but somehow watching it on DVD in the restful context of Mull had an interesting effect on my reading of the film: it brought out its darker, more subversive, more peppery side.

But it would be perverse not to include at least one of its bejewelled moments.

It would be perverse if John Bercow is elected".

It would be perverse not to do that".

But at this point it would be perverse to hold one where they are highlighted.

It would be perverse to suggest that the SNP's political ascendancy shows any signs of faltering.

It would be perverse not to acknowledge that there are legitimate reasons for this long neglect.

It would be perverse to say this was one of the highlights of the residency.