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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contra
against
Preposition
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The evidence relating to these crimes was of special interest, given that Kirwan’s murder and Gately’s surveillance are also part of the charge against Kinahan.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026 -
On a cool Wednesday night outside Wintrust Arena, the air had a different feel upon entry to the venue for the Chicago Sky’s final preseason game against the Atlanta Dream.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contra. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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