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On the contrary, continued conflict often led directly to more financial aid.
But introducing protectionist measures is a quack cure that would solve nothing; on the contrary, it would only exacerbate the economy’s problems.
But, contrary to Trump’s rhetoric, this approach is not really pro-business.
On the contrary, many of them – on the left and the right – are self-serving and out-of-touch political operators.
On the contrary, recent illegal violation of Japanese territorial waters by Chinese nuclear submarines suggests that, rather than being reduced, ASW capability should be built up further.
The reforms created a contrary situation: we were granted freedoms, a lot of freedoms, but as before they had nothing to do with being responsible for our country.
On the contrary, it would be a grave mistake to assume that fanatical Islamism fully defines Saudi attitudes toward religion.
These findings, while running contrary to popular perceptions of Saudi culture, are less startling than they appear.
Contrary to popular perception, globalization has not made regional arrangements irrelevant; on the contrary, it largely relies on them.
On the contrary, the G-7 has lost relevance, the International Monetary Fund is hampered by its representation and legitimacy deficits, and the G-20 is still finding its feet.
On the contrary, he has suggested that he will reintroduce the death penalty – a move that would bar Turkey from joining the EU.
On the contrary, it is the failure to use soft power effectively that weakens America in the struggle against terrorism.
No one was calling for a pogrom against Ukraine’s Russian-speakers, despite the Kremlin’s claims to the contrary.
Against all expectation, and contrary to our wishes, this violence has put us in front of choices we had not seen before.
Adapting to the latest horror, we conclude - repeatedly, and despite all evidence to the contrary - that we have at last seen all that there is to see.
Contrary to what critics of the IMF, such as Joe Stiglitz, say, abandoning the "Washington Consensus" will hurt the poor.
It also provides resources to governments that in many cases are promoting foreign policies that are contrary to the interests of most other countries.
Either outcome would run contrary to Germany’s interests and preferences, making it as unfair an approach as austerity.
On the contrary, in some ways, the US emerged from Iraq even more divided than it was when it entered.
On the contrary, concessions for projects could be distributed more widely among smaller areas.
On the contrary, whenever recession threatens, political debate revolves around whether they need to be reinforced by additional stimulus via discretionary fiscal policy.
On the contrary, they probably encouraged inward flows, as funds that otherwise might have been provided on a short-term basis were induced to remain for longer.
On the contrary, a period of low and stable interest rates may even foster financial fragility, leading to a “Minsky moment,” when asset values suddenly collapse, bringing down the whole system.
On the contrary, many believe that he provided protection and comfort to the rioters.
They might be better off educating them and letting them know that, contrary to common belief, the global polar bear population has doubled and perhaps even quadrupled over the past half-century, to about 22,000.
On the contrary, his justification for seizing and occupying Crimea – the need to defend ethnic kin from a nonexistent threat – was precisely Hitler’s justification for annexing the Sudetenland.
On the contrary, we should be seeking ways to deepen and broaden international economic cooperation.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the government did not go on a spending binge.
On the contrary, it is the starting point for scaling a business to its full potential.
On the contrary, it was the most severe commodity-price collapse to date, resulting in a 40% peak-to-trough decline.
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