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Lying about what happened would be totally contrary to her nature. She's one of the most honest people I've dealt with.

Contrary to popular belief, eating chocolate does not cause skin problems for teenagers.

My colleague's stand on the issue is quite contrary to my own.

Somerset Maugham once said that imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young.

Saint Augustine once noted that miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.

Confucius advised that when we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Aldous Huxley once remarked that consistency is contrary to nature, contrary to life. The only completely consistent people are dead.

Jerry loves arguing so much that he'll often take a position that is actually contrary to his own beliefs.

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