defiance

Example Sentences

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The dam, which is 30% complete, was meant to be an architectural centerpiece—bowing outward, in defiance of standard engineering in which dams arc inward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

It was confusion, or maybe wishful thinking, or was it outright defiance?

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Nigeria's defence chiefs visited Maiduguri Wednesday after one of the deadliest attacks in the Borno state capital in years, in a show of defiance.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The R&B pop singer had a tremendous year following her act of defiance: She sang the national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium, resulting in the making of a short-documentary, “La Tierra del Valor.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Paula ignored Pee, and, as though in defiance, reached out to have another slice of pumpkin pie.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie