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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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Contrarily, forecasts show that stainless steel production capacity might be fully used, and new melting capacity is being commissioned. Contrarily, women's bodies have always been passive receivers of the public eye and subject to aesthetic judgement. Contrarily, Horizon's Marino says, "We think it's slow but it will take off. |
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