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Sentences with ON-THE-CONTRARY

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"I thought he would be upset, but on the contrary, he was quite happy."
2
"Many people think that video games are a waste of time, but on the contrary, they can have educational benefits."
3
"She expected the movie to be boring, but on the contrary, it was extremely entertaining."
4
"The forecast predicted rain all day, but on the contrary, it turned out to be a sunny day."
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"Some people believe that cats are lazy animals, but on the contrary, they can be quite active and playful."
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"He was thought to be shy, but on the contrary, he was just hesitant to speak in large groups."
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"Many assume that all politicians are corrupt, but on the contrary, there are honest politicians as well."
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"Mary thought her parents would disapprove of her career choice, but on the contrary, they were fully supportive."
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"The common perception is that studying abroad is expensive, but on the contrary, there are scholarship opportunities available."
10
"Some people think that coffee is unhealthy, but on the contrary, moderate consumption can have certain health benefits."
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"The professor initially seemed strict, but on the contrary, he turned out to be very approachable and helpful."
12
"While many thought the book was boring, on the contrary, I found it to be engaging and thought-provoking."
13
"He appeared exhausted, but on the contrary, he had a burst of energy and completed the task quickly."
14
"The critics predicted the movie would fail, but on the contrary, it became a box office success."
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"She believed her friend would betray her trust, but on the contrary, he proved to be incredibly loyal."
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"Many people assume that all teenagers are rebellious, but on the contrary, there are plenty of responsible and well-behaved teenagers."
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"The initial impression was that the restaurant was overpriced, but on the contrary, the portion sizes were generous."
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