conversely
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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Extreme bearishness often precedes upward movement in asset prices; conversely, extreme bullish sentiment could be a cue to sell.
From MarketWatch
Its inherent themes question what a life is worth and conversely what makes a life worthy.
From Los Angeles Times
"You're also, conversely, served quite a lot of raw food. He's talking about sushi, Japanese techniques."
From BBC
The temptation when considering an experienced actor’s directorial debut is to see it as a glimpse into what matters most to them — or conversely, what matters least.
From Los Angeles Times
Specifically, the announcement noted that officials are concerned about radar interference "clutter" that can obscure real moving targets or, conversely, create false ones.
From BBC
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