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Discover LudwigThe phrase "while it may seem counterintuitive" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when introducing a statement or idea that might initially appear illogical or contradictory to common sense. Example: "While it may seem counterintuitive, taking breaks can actually improve productivity."
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While it may seem counterintuitive, insomniacs should try going to bed a bit later, says cognitive neuroscientist Dr Simon Durrant.
While it may seem counterintuitive in a slow-growing economy, real estate investors are willing to accept lower yields on the prospect of higher rents to come.
And while it may seem counterintuitive, year to year price appreciation was highest -- about 8percentt -- for properties selling for less than $750,000.
While it may seem counterintuitive, considering how much havoc the subprime crisis has brought to the financial industry, one analyst is predicting that 2007 bonuses, which workers will receive over the next couple of months, will be about the same as last year's record bonus year for some bankers.
While it may seem counterintuitive to think of emotion and science going hand in hand, it's a marriage that's made for TV.
While it may seem counterintuitive to non-gamers, GotGame Rogue is a great idea – I would have loved to have had it during my gaming years (instead I was forced to sit a TV next to my computer monitor).
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It may seem counterintuitive that Facebook would become less interesting and relevant as more people sign up for the service.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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