Sentence examples for in defying from inspiring English sources

His infinite patience in defying Walter's authority".

The 73-year-old trainer specializes in defying the odds.

Ms. Napolitano takes pride in defying easy labels.

They both also have popular mandates, and so feel justified in defying each other.

By the end of hearing, Mr. King was claiming personal courage in defying "political correctness".

Four prehensile extremities are obviously more effective than two in defying gravity.

But criticism does not faze her; her career is a lesson in defying expectations.

But criticism does not phase her; her career is a lesson in defying expectations.

The more awkward the political calculus, the more Mr Wellstone glories in defying it.

If you doubt us because we have succeeded in defying you, you are a sexist.

In the Senate Finance Committee, 6 Republicans joined 11 Democrats in defying Mr. Bush's veto threat.