to the contrary

Idioms  

1. 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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to the contrary

No, Garrett also wouldn’t publicly say that the trip timing was a factor despite loads of evidence to the contrary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

Despite considerable evidence to the contrary, Ward concluded that the state was not obligated to offer a different method of execution.

From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026

Private credit is showing increasing signs of stress, despite comments to the contrary from some of the largest fund managers that are trying to put a year of turmoil behind them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Despite social media evidence to the contrary, Painter pleads he is "not always the culprit" when it comes to the pouring of ice buckets.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Despite a good deal of opinion to the contrary, an item whose price has been increased by 50 percent and then reduced by 50 percent has had a net reduction in price of 25 percent.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos