contraries in a sentence

Examples

1. In fact, she developed a great deal to the contrary.
2. "It's the contrary that would be worrying.
3. On the contrary, I take it as an innocent idiom.
4. They were expecting these assassinations among us but the contrary happened.
5. She said she wanted all speculation to the contrary to stop.
6. On the contrary, 20th century history suggests the opposite result.
7. This runs contrary to what I think the public interest is.
8. On the contrary, it is very calm, very quiet.
9. Contrary to popular belief, Mary Magdalene was not a prostitute.
10. In recent years, however, a contrary trend has occurred.