to the contrary

phrase

Synonyms of to the contrarynext
1
: on the contrary
2
: notwithstanding

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Despite Han Solo's protestations to the contrary, travelling faster than light on screen is usually just as straightforward as dusting crops. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026 In the aftermath, despite promises to the contrary, a crackdown on protesters across the country has begun. — Yamini Aiyar, Time, 29 July 2026 However, detectives would slowly build overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the warrant reads. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 In short, while Kennedy claims the situation is under control, there’s plenty of evidence to the contrary. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the contrary

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“To the contrary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20contrary. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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