Translation of "Entgegen meiner" in English

I voted out of line with my own convictions, so please could this be altered.

Despite my objection, you encouraged desertion.

In spite of my best efforts, I witnessed many miracles this Advent season.

You were outside the embassy, in violation of my order.

Contrary to what my parents said, Sophie didn't come that night.

And I'm doing it against my better judgment.

You came here against my express orders.

Contrary to my original hopes, we will have to present a defense.

You filed a counter-suit against my explicit instructions?

Against my better judgment, I've agreed to it as a favor to the FBI.

Nevertheless, I cannot work in you contrary to My eternal order....

Contrary to my expectations, the monthly living costs were not that high.

Contrary to my expectations, the kids were quite disciplined and orderly.

The camp was in contrary to my expectations surprisingly clean, even the toilets.

Still, he was not finished, as I had thought, for he went on:

Contrary to my expectations, the kids were quite disciplined and well-behaved.

God will come to me in my emptiness.

Nevertheless, and contrary to the view held by my fellow Members, I support what the Council has presented.

Has there ever been, against my express instructions, any attempt at a psychiatric evaluation of Eurus Holmes? - Yes.

If the board want to go against my recommendation and bring him back, that's fine.

You could have me arrested. I chose to tell you this on my own accord and against my orders because I cannot tell another lie to a man who never lied to me.

I hope not, but this happens more than it needs to in the world of currency trading.

Regrettably the room wasn't cleaned properly as of my expectation when I entered.

Thus, despite the reservations that may have been expressed by my own political party in France, I am willing today to support your action and to accompany you on this purposeful path on which you seem to want to embark, not least in terms of sustainable development and of the fight against climate change.

In the case of Albania, the solution involves sending in immediately the international force that has my support, and I shall be voting for the resolution notwithstanding the view of my group.

This text establishes exclusions and unequal treatment in social security, pensions and access to employment and training for legal migrant workers, which runs contrary to my values.

Unusually for me, I will not be able to respond in detail to each of you individually, because I can only speak for a few minutes.

I disagree with the Commission proposal and consider that they should be apportioned equally between applicants, rather than on the basis of the turnover of the undertaking in question.

Mr President, I wish to begin with an apology as, contrary to all principles, I cannot stay until the end of the debate, because I have a long-standing commitment to be present in the Belgian Parliament, where I shall meet both chambers – the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.