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to the contrary

To the opposite effect, in denial, as in No matter what they say to the contrary, I am positive that he was present. This idiom was first recorded in 1512. Also see on the contrary.

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Trump's statements to the contrary notwithstanding, 2024 was a very close election by normal standards.

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Although M&S has yet to confirm it is dealing with ransomware, cyber experts have long said that is the situation and M&S has not issued any advice or corrections to the contrary.

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Both concluded that no, women could not be funny — where were any examples to the contrary?

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He added that reports to the contrary were "false".

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Despite myriad examples to the contrary, watching a show’s starring character die suddenly still knocks us sideways.

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to the bone to the core

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