defying
- present participle of defy.
Example Sentences
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Defying fears it would be disrupted, Google’s core search business also seems to be getting a boost from AI, with queries at an all-time high.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
Defying the odds and hitting new heights has been the tale of a relentless ascent - although it is one that was a millimetre away from cruelly ending before it had really started.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Defying the old Wall Street adage to “sell in May and go away,” U.S. stocks wrapped up another month of robust gains.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
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
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
