defy gravity

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In the last year, the U.S. economy has seemed to defy gravity, withstanding a chaotic trade war, shocks to the labor supply, and wild swings in the stock market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

And stocks continued to defy gravity following gains on Wall Street that were helped by tech giants including Apple and Amazon.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

“The company’s guidance implies that it can continue to defy gravity with volume growth.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

In one of her newest pieces, “Once in a Lifetime” — part sculpture, part video display — precarious clusters of bric-a-brac form a mechanical marvel that appears to defy gravity.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Afghanistan is home to the best horsemen—they can defy gravity on the back of a stallion.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi