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contrary

1. (esp of wind) adverse; unfavourable
2. (of plant parts) situated at right angles to each other
3. Logic (of a pair of propositions) related so that they cannot both be true at once, although they may both be false together
4. Logic a statement that cannot be true when a given statement is true
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Contrarily, there are others who consider forming a newspaper as a legal right for any citizen, even if it is Mubarak-era lackey.
Contrarily, the doctors could be easily broken up into categories like GDMO (i-e those who do not opt for FCPS), trainees and consultants; so that variable was created and utilized promptly.
Contrarily, 47 new creations and 58 projects of extension were also reported at the end of the previous year.
Councillor McKay said: "Many did feel that the PSPO was the right tool to deal with this issue, but many also contrarily argued that the vibrancy of the city centre provided by busking, by debate and by free speech were far more important priorities.
Contrarily, employees seek to strike a balance between work and home life.
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