defy

The people who wrote the 14th Amendment wanted federal courts to go out and enforce that amendment against states or presidents or anyone else who would defy it.

From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026

Those who want to defy us militarily simply ignore what is negotiated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

Monroe’s personal legacy is like a charm bracelet hung with more unsubstantiated rumors than genuine facts, but one undeniable trait was her thirst to defy the world’s expectations.

From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026

I told myself we’d defy the odds and make it work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

“And for what? To live a dream of freedom and prosperity? Pah. They would be ashamed of us. What is it to defy the Devlin mine to those who have risked everything?”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

So singular that it all but defies any kind of tea-leaf-reading or, heaven forbid, attempts at replication.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

Bouaddi controls matches in a manner which defies his tender age, impressing in Morocco's opening draw with Brazil where he outshone Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Because it was his favorite kind of question: one that is simple to state yet defies a simple answer.

From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2026

The seven love songs feature melodramatic storylines, and though the album has a strong dance feel, it defies category and remains a cult classic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

A starving Greek community defies Nazi soldiers by hanging out thousands of forbidden national flags.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

He even defied severe cramp to help Durham beat Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

China’s exports defied forecasts of a slowdown, providing a vital boost to an economy still weighed down by weak domestic demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Like he cannot believe this wonderful thing that has just happened even if he was the one who sweat and ran and defied physics to make it happen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

Almost 1.2 million undocumented migrants have sought legal status in Spain under a scheme that has defied a growing European crackdown on irregular immigration, according to final figures released on Thursday.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

The greatest American scientist, the most deft diplomat, the most accomplished prose stylist, the sharpest wit, Franklin defied all the categories by inhabiting them all with such distinction and nonchalant grace.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

A relentlessly driven, shrewd deal-maker and entrepreneur, Allen is used to defying skeptics and seeing opportunity in assets overlooked by others.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

Big companies are starting to hire again, defying predictions of an AI wipeout.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

Only 10 days ago, he pulled off an impressive victory, in what one former minister described as a "Russian roulette" by-election in Makerfield, beating Reform and defying Labour's lack of popularity.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

Annual inflation was unchanged in May, defying expectations of an increase and reinforcing the view that the BOE will keep rates on hold Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

She famously refused to participate in the 1913 march unless she could walk under the Illinois banner—and she did so, defying the organizers’ plans.

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