defy
Example Sentences
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Hasina, 78, has since sought refuge in India, defying court orders that she return to Bangladesh.
From Barron's
A spiritualist, newspaper publisher and political activist, Woodhull defied social convention in nearly every aspect of her eventful life.
In April, the California Coastal Commission fined Sable about $18 million for defying state orders to stop pipeline repairs.
"I'm optimistic about this country. I think by putting in the proper foundations, taking the fair and necessary decisions, we can defy all of the forecasts," he tells me.
From BBC
So far this month, the S&P 500 has fallen 0.4%, defying a historical trend that has earned November a reputation as one of the strongest months of the year.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
