How to pronounce defying

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“defying” in real sentences

152 clips in the index · 18 American · 19 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. the phone right now you'd be defying history you'd be defying the will of a will

    life channel · hear it here

  2. there defying power, making fun of of power.

    The 92nd Street Y · hear it here

  3. Defying all conventional medical wisdom, finally there he was.

    60 Minutes Australia · hear it here

  4. And he has this long history of defying critics.

    Channel 4 News · hear it here

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