Examples of 'contrary to general' in a sentence

Meaning of "contrary to general"

contrary to general: This phrase indicates something that goes against the norm or is in opposition to what is commonly accepted or expected. It is used to highlight a deviation from the usual or prevailing viewpoint or behavior

How to use "contrary to general" in a sentence

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contrary to general
This would seem to be contrary to general usage.
Contrary to general belief this does not signify a rock.
Insiders like to be contrary to general opinion.
Contrary to general utility.
It maintained that his allegations were contrary to general experience and not logical.
Contrary to general belief, this statement was actually a misinterpretation.
Assessment of whether the aid is contrary to general principles of EC law.
Contrary to general belief, data visualization is not a modern development.
It may sound incredible to you, but contrary to general belief.
Contrary to general assumptions, children do not have to run everywhere.
Several events, as described by the complainant, are illogical or contrary to general experience.
Contrary to general belief, the mouse unit is not a standardized unit.
Next, results for gender are in some ways contrary to general expectations.
Contrary to general belief, hiring a boat for your holidays is not expensive.
Prevent any initiative contrary to General Comment 34 of the Committee of Human Rights ( Turkey ) ;.

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Contrary to general opinion, neither are nor can be considered objects of the past.
Abstract, Contrary to general belief, soil is a threatened nonrenewable natural resource.
Contrary to general expectations, the privatization of the electricity industries did not cause a fall in prices.
It has not, contrary to general belief, and despite very great efforts, been proved.
Contrary to general opinion, suggestion, or autosuggestion can bring about the cure of organic lesions.
We show that, contrary to general expectations, so-called odd primitive singular numbers do exist.
Contrary to general belief, self-mastery is not a severe and limited behaviour or a restrictive lifestyle.
This is contrary to general recommendation No. 19.
Contrary to general Western belief, this is actually a very rare vehicle primarily built for export.
Contrary to general expectations, the Western Powers appeared resolved to fight.
Contrary to general belief, Aida was not commissioned for the inauguration of the Suez Canal.
Contrary to general belief, Howe did not initiate the movement against the Quebec Resolutions.
Contrary to general belief, I am not actually frightened of Tories.
Contrary to general belief, there.
And, contrary to general perception, love is very important to them.
Contrary to general assumption, the OCT is not a large, sweeping conspiracy.
Contrary to general belief, it is not North America!

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Examples of using General
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The following general findings can be made
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