defiance

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But his defiance prompted a lengthy news cycle in which the 72-year-old coach was cooked on social media, his actions dissected under umbrellas of sportsmanship, race, and mansplaining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It was confusion, or maybe wishful thinking, or was it outright defiance?

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Iran has responded with defiance, saying it would have "zero restraint" if its energy infrastructure was hit again.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Grenell’s tenure was marked by controversy every step of the way, which Grenell met with combative defiance, often slamming artists that criticized the center’s decisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

And in defiance of Mayor Peters, he reinstated Police Commissioner Curtis and ordered him back on the job immediately.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler