defiant
Example Sentences
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He said the two countries have stood together "defiant and triumphant against the forces of communism, fascism and tyranny".
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
As a teenager, Bell flocked to people with a defiant edge.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Since taking office just over one year ago, Carney has maintained a defiant tone in response to Trump's threats, insisting Canada will not buckle when faced with unreasonable trade demands.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Griffin even made for himself an industry town called Frostproof—a canny, if defiant, advertising play, named years prior, after the town had survived the mythic 1895 freeze without much issue.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
“What does defiant mean, Mommy? What did the king do?”
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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