After defying the heavens, the Monkey Kung Su Wukong was sealed under a mountain by the Buddha.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-theory-imu-name-meaning/

A place in the final four could see them face debutants Morocco, defying the odds ranked 72nd in the world, tournament co-hosts Australia or a formidable French side who sit only one place below them in FIFA’s rankings.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/2023/08/05/mastermind-sarina-wiegman-is-an-inspiration-for-england/

But the kettling strategy was broadly defended at the time by Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, who said it was needed because the protesters were defying curfews set after looters ransacked parts of Manhattan.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11810701/Sisters-plaintiffs-awarded-21-500-suing-NYC.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“Donald Trump is once again making a last-ditch bid to help a former aide avoid prosecution for defying the Jan.

Source: https://politicalwire.com/2023/01/23/mccarthy-appoints-hardliners-to-rules-committee/

During production, Smith found himself thinking about Fry as an American hero defying his own government.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/01/arts/television/transatlantic-varian-fry.html

Egypt’s Al-Azhar Fatwa Global Center issued a religious ruling against the monetization of Umrah by proxy, referring to “religious brokers” as defying religious ritual purposes.

Source: https://www.siasat.com/egyptian-preacher-arrested-for-promoting-proxy-umrah-app-2690918/

Hayes from California struck gold on the SuperLotto jackpot in 1998 defying odds of 18 million to one as he landed the epic $19m (£13.6m) prize when he was 35.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/broke-dope-sick-pd-world-31507732

In 2015, Rowan County, Kentucky, clerk Kim Davis returned to work for the first time since she was jailed for defying a federal court and announced that she would no longer block her deputies from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Source: https://www.limaohio.com/archive/2023/09/14/today-in-history-september-14-president-william-mckinley-dies-of-infection-from-gunshot-wounds/

In a further attempt to rein in the increasing number of women defying Iran’s compulsory dress code, authorities are installing cameras in public places and thoroughfares to identify and penalise unveiled women, the police announced.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/iran-installs-public-cameras-to-identify-unveiled-women-20230409-p5cz3z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

In a preliminary indicator, industry data showed U.S. crude oil inventories fell by about 1.2 million barrels last week, defying forecasts for a build of 300,000 barrels.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/406762/oil-dips-with-interest-rates-and-inventories-in-focus

Jonathan Majors, who plays Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, unveiled his ultimate party trick involving defying gravity.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/jonathan-majors-balancing-soda-can-magic-trick/

Littler is defying all expectations at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship as the teenager booked a quarter-final spot against Brendan Dolan after beating five-time world champ Raymond van Barneveld 4-1 in scintillating fashion on Saturday night.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/darts/bob-anderson-littler-age-joke-31777377

Marcos and his mother have previously avoided trips to the United States, where they face charges of contempt of court for defying a 1995 Hawaii District Court order to pay reparations to victims of the Marcos regime.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/11/18/hawaii-news/marcos-to-meet-with-hawaii-military-officials/

Mr Anderson had suggested defying the ruling and “just put(ting) planes in the air now,” adding: “It’s time for the Government to show real leadership and send them back, same day.”

Source: https://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/national/23926792.sunak-defends-anderson-suggestion-ministers-ignore-supreme-court-ruling/?ref=rss

Mr Sunak said the minister, who is defying Labour demands for his resignation, would stay on during the inquiry, launched as a series of scandals mounted.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23269287.investigation-ordered-nadhim-zahawis-tax-dealings-chancellor/?ref=rss

Over the past few years priests in Germany and Belgium have been defying the Vatican’s previous prohibition on blessing same-sex couples.

Source: https://denvercatholic.org/u-s-bishops-vatican-declaration-does-not-change-church-teaching-on-marriage/

Passion can be a catalyst for revolutionary ideas, defying norms and pushing boundaries.

Source: https://www.pensacolavoice.com/inventors-dilemma-balancing-passion-with-practicality/

Russian oil production has proved resilient in the face of Western sanctions, defying forecasts of a steep decline.

Source: https://thefrontierpost.com/russia-forecasts-stable-oil-output-to-2025-to-set-up-stockpiles/

"Sauber has always been about innovation, breaking the mold and defying convention," team representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi said in a news release.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2023-12-17-sauber-confirm-new-team-name-for-2024-2025-f1-season/

She played a pivotal role in transforming Russia into a great empire, defying gender norms and expectations of her time.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/entertainment/2023/05/26/hulu-catherine-the-great/