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Or perhaps, industry leaders and policymakers will defy those bleak expectations.

From Salon • Jul. 18, 2024

Monday's market tone will probably be set by the U.S. feel-good factor, boosted by surprisingly strong corporate earnings, and whether investors think the U.S. really will defy the odds and head for a soft landing.

From Reuters • May 7, 2023

He could comply or negotiate with the committee, announce he will defy the subpoena or ignore it altogether.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2022

Eventually, it is possible someone will defy the ban and get sued, creating a case to test its constitutionality.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2021

Movement is slow to preserve energy, and it is a rare animal which can or will defy the sun for long.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck