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How to pronounce defies in American English

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  1. It defies basic morality.

    State Department

  2. that defies the Constitution, defies logic, is not supported by tradition simply because of

    The Obama White House

  3. and mutual support which defies um uh what the US wishes but

    Voice of America

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