run counter to
idiom
of a thing, such as a belief or theory
: to be opposed to : to disagree with
His theory ran counter to the beliefs of his time.
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Despite Colombia’s reliance on American spending, Petro has pursued controversial diplomatic pursuits that often run counter to Washington’s geopolitical agenda.
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Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
Trump’s proposal to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals could run counter to his promises to lower prescription drug prices.
—David Goldman, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
Governments can create new dialogues and open lines of communication, as part of an effort to track signals that may run counter to their assumptions or conventional thinking.
—World Economic Forum, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Frustration with Biden over presidential transition Trump has made no secret of his irritation with President Joe Biden for making last-minute policy changes that run counter to the incoming administration’s agenda.
—Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
Trump’s proposal to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals could run counter to his promises to lower prescription drug prices.
—David Goldman, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
Governments can create new dialogues and open lines of communication, as part of an effort to track signals that may run counter to their assumptions or conventional thinking.
—World Economic Forum, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Frustration with Biden over presidential transition Trump has made no secret of his irritation with President Joe Biden for making last-minute policy changes that run counter to the incoming administration’s agenda.
—Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Run counter to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20counter%20to. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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