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For one hour they captivated their large audience of children and adults with stunning acrobatics and death defying spins from the rafters-
Larvae tend to wedge themselves into nooks and crannies, defying divers' attempts to nab them while protecting their expensive nets— loaded with even more expensive electronic gear—from the ice.
The outlier: Rembrandt Age Defying Adult Formula Toothpaste (don't ask about the "Age Defying" part).
The drama inherent in concerto performance--valiant soloist vying with and defying the mass of the orchestra with his eloquence and virtuosity--is the very essence of the "Emperor ." One would think it requires an instrument that can challenge the orchestra in volume and power.
The Seagram Co. expanded plans to advertise liquor on television, defying President Clinton's plea to honor the half-century-old voluntary ban.