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When I asked Queen Rania if she believed a lasting peace was possible, she said hope for this was not naive, but a form of defiance.

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In the midst of an acrimonious and widely publicised custody battle for their two young boys, the Princess of Pop said she acted out in defiance and wanted to give the press "some material".

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Loyalty is rewarded, and defiance can carry a price.

“No professional league should lend its brand to companies operating in defiance of state law and consumer protection norms.”

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Ms Annamalai told the BBC that the women deliberately chose their outfits to send a statement and "show our defiance and solidarity".

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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