1.Stealing from others is contrary to many people's beliefs.
2. Owning a gun is contrary to Darryl's belief in nonviolence.
3. The existence of ghosts is contrary to reason.
4. Some people believe that the world is only six thousand years old, a belief that runs contrary to the existence of million-year-old mountains.
5. Rena decided to marry Orville though it was contrary to her parents wishes.
6. Our tour guide told us us some things about the building that were contrary to the truth.
7. She told a story about the incident that was contrary to the facts.
"contrary to" is similar to "against" or "the opposite of"
(2) Despite
1. Many people never try making their own bread despite the simplicity of the bread-making process.
2. Despite the low-cost of commuting by train versus commuting by car, many Americans still choose to drive a car to work.
3. Tony is going to use an axe to cut down a tree in his backyard despite a lack of experience with axes.
4. Despite a weather forecast of heavy rain, Dave and Belinda decided to go camping.
5. Beekeeping is an interesting and important occupation despite the dangers of getting stung by bees.
6. Despite the feelings of his coworkers, Robert turns the radio up a little too loud when he's at his desk.
7. I woke up late this morning despite setting my alarm clock for 5:30 a.m.
2. Owning a gun is contrary to Darryl's belief in nonviolence.
3. The existence of ghosts is contrary to reason.
4. Some people believe that the world is only six thousand years old, a belief that runs contrary to the existence of million-year-old mountains.
5. Rena decided to marry Orville though it was contrary to her parents wishes.
6. Our tour guide told us us some things about the building that were contrary to the truth.
7. She told a story about the incident that was contrary to the facts.
"contrary to" is similar to "against" or "the opposite of"
(2) Despite
1. Many people never try making their own bread despite the simplicity of the bread-making process.
2. Despite the low-cost of commuting by train versus commuting by car, many Americans still choose to drive a car to work.
3. Tony is going to use an axe to cut down a tree in his backyard despite a lack of experience with axes.
4. Despite a weather forecast of heavy rain, Dave and Belinda decided to go camping.
5. Beekeeping is an interesting and important occupation despite the dangers of getting stung by bees.
6. Despite the feelings of his coworkers, Robert turns the radio up a little too loud when he's at his desk.
7. I woke up late this morning despite setting my alarm clock for 5:30 a.m.
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