contrary to
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contrary to(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. en contra de
Contrary to popular belief, not all the rock stars lead a wild life.En contra de lo que todo el mundo cree, no todas las estrella del rock viven vidas desenfrenadas.
b. contrariamente a
Contrary to what the press reported, the couple are still together.Contrariamente a lo que la prensa difundió, la pareja sigue unida.
c. al contrario de
Simmons acted contrary to what is expected from a reasonable police officer.Simmons actuó al contrario de lo que se puede esperar de un agente de policía razonable.
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