Example Sentences

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Defying fears that artificial intelligence could cannibalize the software sector, Figma achieved record revenue in its latest quarter as its customer growth and sales accelerated.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

The first award of the night went to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who picked up best pop duo or group performance for their Wicked duet Defying Gravity.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Defying his age, he then took the third before an energy-sapping fourth went to a tiebreak where the veteran's experience came into play.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Defying convention, “The Good Soldier” refuses to advance along a straightforward timeline with a fixed beginning, middle and end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Defying his parents, Lula and Merle, Junior Stubbs was known to be in Grandma’s cobhouse, waiting to make his move.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck