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The myriad accomplishments by Black Americans in the face of the oppressive conditions of slavery and racial hierarchy openly defied stereotypes of their inferiority.

Also driving their campaign is fear of North Korea, which has defied the international community to develop its own nuclear weapons.

Californians have defied the state’s liberal reputation when voting on ballot measures before.

His candidacy again surmounted innumerable obstacles and defied much of a political establishment that views him with utter disdain.

The one-man highlight reel produced a mesmerising backwards leap over a defender that almost defied the laws of physics.