defying

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

"My brother is a strong competitor in our family's annual cooking contest. "

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

"His renunciation of the scholarship was unexpected; he decided to work instead. "

"The magistrate listened carefully to both sides of the argument before making a ruling about the noise complaint between the neighbors. "

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

"Her unwavering affiance in her best friend helped her through a difficult time. "

"The teacher threw a challenge to the students: "Who can solve this difficult math problem?" "

"The teacher had high expectations for her students' test scores. "

"The dissolve between the shot of the teacher writing on the board and the shot of the students' attentive faces was smooth and effective. "

"The detention lasted for an hour after school. "