defiance
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But in a last act of defiance to try and throw the case into jeopardy, John attempted to vacate his guilty pleas, which was rejected by a judge.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
In a move of half superstition and half defiance, he pulls up a photo of Hyperliquid co-founder Jeff Yan on his monitor to oversee the trade.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
"That was about respecting your place in society, but in the revolutionary 1640s and 1650s, hat-honor became a real gesture of defiance in the political sphere."
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
But a court that tolerates such defiance eventually forfeits the right to demand obedience.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
The children watched in growing despair as the brave child grew weaker and weaker, her voice softer and softer, until at last her cries of defiance were scarcely more than mumbles.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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