defy gravity
Example Sentences
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He is able to throw it with enough spin that it appears to defy gravity and mystically rise as it crosses the plate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Since Kiki’s abilities allow her to defy gravity, she runs packages across town, avoiding auto traffic and pedestrian crowds.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Earnings are likely to grow north of 20% for this year, as well, and the job market continues to defy gravity.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
The National Football League is riding into Super Bowl LX on NBC and Peacock on Sunday after notching its highest TV ratings in 36 years, continuing to defy gravity amid an increasingly fractured television landscape.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 6, 2026
Afghanistan is home to the best horsemen—they can defy gravity on the back of a stallion.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
