in defiance of
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Chiarella takes time between bouts of danger to show affection and intimacy that, in defiance of teen-slasher formula, isn’t immediately penalized with sadism.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
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
These had been snuck into the stadium in defiance of signs outside which said only Iran's current official flag could be displayed.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
The move comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow had successfully tested a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater drone, in defiance of Washington's warnings.
From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025
To be honest, Jinjoo’s interest in the church only grew in defiance of their mother.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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