And contrary to conventional wisdom, the blues did not immediately dominate black music.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, it is not glamorous to be a baby boomer.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, there have been diplomatic initiatives throughout the war.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, getting a campaign under way is a relatively simple matter.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, a little hard work is unlikely to cause psychological trauma.

Contrary to popular wisdom, this settlement is hardly a victory.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, the credit is not available to the same poor families year after year, the commission found.

And contrary to conventional wisdom, the benefits of this growth have reached beyond the rich.

Contrary to common wisdom, there was no honor among thieves or any other criminal type.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, most criminals are perfectly rational men and women.