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My tale was soon told, for I felt the whole time as if I were contradicting Rupert, who, by the way, appeared perfectly unconcerned—perfectly unconscious, indeed—on the subject of the discrepancies in the two accounts.

From Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale by Cooper, James Fenimore

The air was full of the scent of the honeysuckle, and the katydids were contradicting each other in the trees.

From A Sweet Little Maid by Blanchard, Amy Ella

Even at this early point in the scare, official reports were contradicting each other. just after Arnold's story broke, the Air Force admitted it was checking on the mystery disks.

From The Flying Saucers are Real by Keyhoe, Donald E. (Donald Edward)

She was surprised to find that her tears were contradicting her words.

From Comrade Yetta by Edwards, Albert

Herr von Schröder went on: “You answer me, Baron; one would think you were contradicting me, and yet your words show more incredulity and bitterness than my own.”

From Royal Highness by Mann, Thomas