at variance (with somebody)

at variance (with somebody)
at ˈvariance (with sb/sth) idiom
(formal) disagreeing with or opposing sb/sth

These conclusions are totally at variance with the evidence.

He uttered a string of oaths, so oddly at variance with his usual smooth and civilized manner.

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