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We shall have to wait and see if the changes of Margaret Thatcher's political fortunes are reflected in the language as spoken in Britain, for one might be tempted to infer that the assertiveness of her tenure was partly responsible for the demise of the subjunctive in contrary-to-fact constructions--at least in those perceived by her to be contrary to what she perceived as fact.
On the contrary.
On the contrary, the Voice has been done in by '90s corporate culture with its emphasis on cost-cutting, its cult of efficiency, and its deep distrust of creative work because it's ultimately unquantifiable and resistant to control from the top.
On the contrary, our and others' findings of increased risk with frequency of alcohol consumption show that a woman's personal environment can strongly influence her breast cancer risk.
On the contrary, I'm asking for ads that make their stars look cool, thus boosting the prominence of athletes who, in their on-court conduct and post-game interviews, are good influences.