Sentence examples similar to his defy from inspiring English sources

His defied the odds by playing two decades in the NFL at a level and with a youthful spirit rarely seen but appreciated by everyone.

His defy-defying stunts have astonished audiences.

His shapes defy convention and his material mix is completely modern.

"This is a man at the top of his game, defying his 63 years and displaying the energy of a man one third his age".

His views defy Party orthodoxy.

His movies defy the classic Hollywood eight-word plot summary.

His plots defy what he calls the "dead hand of modernism".

His endings defy formula; every tale conceals more than it reveals.

The events of the last two weeks, beginning with the mayor's announcement about his cancer, defy characterization.

His lickety-split crossovers defy his age, if not belief.

Some Afghanistan specialists said Mr. Obama might have to swallow his own doubts and defy his base.