defy

Example Sentences

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Domingo remains up for stretching and defying expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mary Bronstein’s movie defies genres, straddling domestic drama, thriller and comedy.

From Los Angeles Times

The ability to appoint a new supreme leader defied the expectations of its enemies, said Ali Larijani, head of the national security council.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many defense stocks were racking up further gains on Tuesday, defying a selloff in the major indexes as the Middle East conflict entered a fourth day.

From Barron's

Shale companies have defied predictions that they would hit the brakes and pushed the national crude output to a record average of 13.6 million barrels of oil a day last year.

From The Wall Street Journal