defiant
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Publicly, she has taken a defiant stance in the face of U.S. allegations that Mexico is “controlled” by cartels.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Meanwhile, in a rare public appearance at the Grand Mosalla mosque in Tehran that was covered by state media, Ali Abdollahi, the head of Iran's central military command, struck a defiant tone.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
He reportedly realized that war with Iraq was inevitable when watching a defiant press conference on CNN by Iraqi official Tariq Aziz.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
At one point, Hegseth hit back with a defiant tone, telling a congressman "shame on you".
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
I stared back, innocent, defiant, and surprised at myself.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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