He has repeatedly defied Government efforts to control religious worship.

He has repeatedly defied the leaders of his party by demanding a vote on his bill.

However Hughes has repeatedly defied the national trend and retained the seat.

He repeatedly defies Costello but does not dare to start an open revolt.

The economy, repeatedly defying predictions of a slowdown, has grown steadily since March 1991.

Iran's regime has also repeatedly defied the international community with its ambition for nuclear weapons and aid to terrorist groups.

Mr. Lee, 76, is a master politician who has repeatedly defied, and surpassed, the expectations of him.

The euro's problems have repeatedly defied investors' expectations.

Rather, they say, she faces expulsion because she has repeatedly defied long-established rules for taking a job at a synagogue.

His willfulness was legendary, as he repeatedly and flagrantly defied environmental and safety regulations.