(contrary to – In contrast with) other companies , we survived the recession.
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(contrary to – In contrast with) other companies , we survived the recession.
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Why? Either is okay.
Because it is a question in my "interesting " book (By the ministry of Education)
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In contrast with.
Thinking about it, ‘contrary to’ probably needs something else:
Contrary to the fortunes of other companies…
Though having said that, the same could apply to ‘in contrast with’…