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"may seem contradictory" is correct and usable in written English.
You use it when you are expressing that something appears to be at odds with itself. For example, "Her words may seem contradictory, but she is trying to express the complexity of the situation."
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The findings may seem contradictory, but they underscore the importance of choosing activities that feel voluntary and not burdensome, say Layous and Lyubomirsky.
At first glance, this may seem contradictory.
It may seem contradictory, then, to test for those skills.
On the surface, these stories may seem contradictory.
The resulting implications for organisations may seem contradictory.
China is different in two respects that may seem contradictory.
China's position on its rising greenhouse gas emissions may seem contradictory.
It may seem contradictory to talk about a black hole releasing energy.
It may seem contradictory that Norway has continued to reject EU membership.
While these statements may seem contradictory on their face, I think both contain important truths.
Those characteristics may seem contradictory, but stability appears to be what makes innovation and steady growth possible.
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Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com