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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
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Despite/contrary to popular opinion

Is this correct? Which is best?


Despite/Contrary to popular belief/opinion, it's very unlikely that you'll rupture your eardrum if you blow your nose too hard.

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"Contrary to". "Despite" suggests that your thinking has some effect on your eardrum. Both "belief" and "opinion" are correct.

— Anonymous

  • "Contrary to".
  • "Despite" suggests that your thinking has some effect on your eardrum.
  • Both "belief" and "opinion" are correct.
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"Contrary to". "Despite" suggests that your thinking has some effect on your eardrum.

Both "belief" and "opinion" are correct.

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