Sentence examples for seconds contrary from inspiring English sources

Walter Arabasz, director of the university's seismograph stations, said the initial collapse most likely took only a few seconds, contrary to earlier reports.

It lasted only 30 seconds, contrary to many movie adaptations.

Second, contrary to Beltway conventional wisdom, America does not have an "entitlements problem".

The tactical benefit of an away goal often favours the team that plays at home first, contrary to presumed custom.

First, contrary to what too often happens now, the questions should be put in language that the witness can understand.

First, contrary to the 'polluter pays principle', the consumer who chooses a product designed to emit less pollution pays more.

First, contrary to the vice-president's blustering, there is no clear reference to executive privilege in the constitution.

First, contrary to much punditry in India and the West, these attacks did not indicate the emergence of a new form of terrorism.

Fifth, contrary to many people's impressions, building has not slowed in the settlements at any point since the Oslo agreement of 1993.

First, contrary to Steve Webb's flippancy about Lamborghinis we know that the biggest risk in retirement is over-saving not over-consumption.

The city was granted permission by the State Supreme Court to establish priorities, essential services having first claim to the money; creditors were second, contrary to state law.