on the contrary
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used to indicate that the opposite or a different viewpoint is true in response to a previous statement
- John believed the project would fail, but, on the contrary, it was a great success.
- Sarah expected the meeting to be short and unproductive.On the contrary, it turned out to be a lively discussion with many innovative ideas.
- Some argue that climate change is a hoax.On the contrary, the overwhelming majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by human activity.
- The company's CEO claimed that profits were increasing.On the contrary, recent financial reports indicate a decline in revenue.
- Some people believe that working longer hours leads to greater productivity.On the contrary, studies have shown that excessive work hours can lead to burnout and decreased efficiency.
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