Sentence examples for take a contrary from inspiring English sources

None of the major world powers are now likely to take a contrary stand.

It is never afraid to take a contrary view, for democracy depends on reasoned alternatives.

And while the story acknowledged that the continuing existence of grammar schools is controversial it did not quote anyone in Buckinghamshire who might take a contrary view.

TAKE A CONTRARY OPINION FOR ITS OWN SAKE Anyone who hopes to be taken seriously as a draft expert must vehemently defend one against-the-grain opinion for no other reason than to simply establish independence of thought.

Hoch has never been afraid to take a contrary opinion, and his view of Shinnecock Hills clashes with most players' views of the 6,996-yard 6,996-yarde course.

You take a contrary opinion?

Again the fugitive takes a contrary stance.

Taking a contrary view are Bob and Cathy Harrison, a school teacher and a nurse, respectively, from upstate Amsterdam.

The paper's executive foreign editor, Con Coughlin, took a contrary view.

But the US Congress has taken a contrary position – in its enthusiasm to be as pro-Israel as possible.

Taking a contrary view, officials supporting the proposal said its defeat meant there could be no borrowing.