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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Human rights activists said sanctioning court officials would have a chilling effect and run counter to U.S. interests in other conflict zones where the court is investigating.
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Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Mnookin said doing so would violate state law and run counter to the university's free exchange of ideas.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
Despite Colombia’s reliance on American spending, Petro has pursued controversial diplomatic pursuits that often run counter to Washington’s geopolitical agenda.
—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
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Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Mnookin said doing so would violate state law and run counter to the university's free exchange of ideas.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
Despite Colombia’s reliance on American spending, Petro has pursued controversial diplomatic pursuits that often run counter to Washington’s geopolitical agenda.
—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
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“Run counter to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20counter%20to. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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