Contrary to expectations, however, the two very different officials got along well together.

Art, contrary to her expectations, did the most natural thing in the world.

Contrary to his expectations, she didn't seem to be in any trouble.

And, contrary to expectations, men are not the magazine's main focus.

Contrary to their expectations, the forest had almost no animals.

Contrary to her expectations, the talk was received with enthusiasm.

He had a sick feeling as to what, contrary to his expectations, the conversation was going to cover.

Contrary to low expectations, the album was extremely well received.

Contrary to expectations it received the attention of artists and at the same time won recognition all around the world.

Contrary to expectations, the 6 is not a Rover 75 in a new suit.