defiant
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Remarkably observant creatures, cats demonstrate “intelligence, insouciance and inscrutability,” along with a certain defiant streak.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
But despite the obvious concerns for Arsenal, Slegers was defiant on Sunday, stating she believes she remains the right person to lead the club.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Becky G is making music that is uncompromising and defiant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
But on Wednesday, as the clink of bottles mingled with chatter from customers, some armed with automatic weapons, the owners were defiant.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Woo lets out a defiant “Woo!” before bravely scampering behind me.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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