Jose Maria Aznar

We insist that the international community cannot depend on any country with weapons of mass destruction which has relations with terrorists, and which allows itself the luxury of not respecting the law and of defying the international community.

Spanish Statesman

Malachi Kirby

Roots' focuses on a particular group of people who defy the odds and win, eventually, even if it isn't in their lifetimes. This is, for me, a very positive story and a very empowering one, if only we have that perspective on it.

English Actor

George C. Wolfe

I could program a 'fabulous, I love it' kind of hit season right now. I'm more interested in breaking boundaries, telling a story, defying a truth that has been accepted.

American Playwright

Jeremy Rifkin

It may be that everything the life science companies are telling us will turn out to be right, and there's no problem here whatsoever. That defies logic.

American Economist

Ryan Leaf

I defy anybody to be of service to another human being and not have the most peaceful night of sleep you've had in a long, long time.

American Athlete

Kenneth Clark

To hurry through the rise and fall of a fine, full sentence is like defying the role of time in human life.

British Author

Scott Brown

Rarely have elected leaders been so intent on defying the public will.

American Politician

Tony Bellew

I defy anyone in the world to trade with me.

British Athlete

Wayne Messam

I've been defying the odds my entire life.

Daniel Bell

But in action, one defies one's character.

American Sociologist

Using 'defy' suggests a strong, often rebellious attitude against authority or rules.

Rebellious tone

'Defy' implies an active choice to resist, more than just passive non-compliance.

Not passive

'Defy' often means to challenge someone with more power or authority.

Challenge power

It takes courage to 'defy' something, as it involves potential risks.

Courage implied

'Defy' can describe something so unusual that it goes beyond normal understanding.

Beyond normal

When 'defy' is used, it often invites curiosity to understand the unexplainable.

Inviting curiosity

'Defy' can show something's strength or ability to withstand tough conditions.

Strength and durability

Use 'defy' to paint a picture of something resisting powerful forces or norms.

Visualizing resistance

 but in tennis it's very important, but he has no doubt that you're coming back. Have you thought, am I coming back? Will I take some time off? I know the women on the tour are saying, "How long does it take to have a baby? Two years will she be gone?" What are you thinking? Well, I'm always trying to defy the odds, you know, so for me everything is really mental.

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 This was far from the first time he’d defied destiny in his quest for wisdom and power. His past rebellions had earned him the power to transfigure his body, ride clouds at dizzying speeds, and govern his tribe with magic and martial arts. In this crisis, he saw yet another opportunity. With a flash of his nimble fingers,

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 until they were basically giving the car away for free. She would never crack a smile. She would never be afraid to walk away. I know my mom just thought she was getting a good deal on a minivan, but what she was actually doing was giving me permission to defy expectations

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 My father defied his own grandfather, almost to the point of disinheritance, because he decided to educate all four of us. He sent us to one of the best schools in the city and gave us the best education. As I've said, when we're born, we don't choose our parents,

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 But when you reach deep within yourself, bringing your mind and body into momentary sync, with the rhythm and power of the swells, and for brief moment, seemingly defying nature, and successfully riding one of those waves. For me,

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 I'm about to try and do something that I've always dreamt of, but never thought would be possible levitate. I want to know if I can defy gravity using the power of science. Mastering levitation could transform our world,

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 when examined up close. And the chaos of this tangled mess seems to defy all control, but it's actually the product of a deliberate, though not pre-planned, process. These characteristics made Pollock into a celebrity,

What is abstract...

 find each other in space literally and form these constellations these constellations are like the new continents they defy the geography boundaries these shapes also help us see some hidden patterns which are normally

Making sense of complex...

 daily dose of sun to warm up your insides so reptiles and insects generally fare better in the cold when they're small some species though just can't help but defy convention

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 cannot defy the laws of physics. You see, anything that uses a lot of energy is going to produce heat, and we don't observe this. But it could be something as simple