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Kindness is a language that transcends words, a warmth that defies boundaries, and a strength that builds bridges. In its purest form, kindness is the essence of humanity, weaving a fabric of compassion, understanding, and love.-

Christen Kuikoua

added by ChristenKuikouafans
1 month ago

A mother's love is the purest form of magic; a selfless masterpiece that knows no boundaries, defies all odds and endures all obstacles and challenges; it's a love painted with sacrifice, unrivalled dedication and unmatched devotion. Motherhood is indeed an act of unwavering faith and limitless optimism in the future wellbeing of a child - Aloo Denish

Aloo Denish

added by Aloo-Denish
10 months ago

This is a political and cultural issue that defies all the rules we might’ve learned in civics class.

Paul Armentano

Found on CNN
1 year ago

We want members of Congress to be able to do their jobs without constantly being hauled into court, but it defies logic and probably the Constitution for Congress to think it can wave a wand and call it everything it touches quote ‘informal legislative factfinding.’.

Elliot Williams

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Antisemitism in any form is vile, unacceptable, and I condemn it in the strongest way possible. New York students should be learning and tested on real history, not ideological revisions. I urge Governor Hochul and Commissioner Rosa to act in the best interest of our students, it defies comprehension how such a blatant antisemitic question passed through the layers of approval process in our state’s education system, but unfortunately, it’s a reflection of the far-left anti-Israel ideology that is permeating our government.

Nick LaLota

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

It defies comprehension how such a blatant antisemitic question passed through the layers of approval process in our state’s education system, but unfortunately, it’s a reflection of the far-left anti-Israel ideology that is permeating our government.

Nick Langworthy

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

It just defies logic to think that there wasn't some other factor involved.

Andrew McCabe

Found on CNN
1 year ago

One of the main ways that inauthentic behavior is used in the political environment is to make someone look more popular than they are by generating a bunch of random accounts and following them... by getting access to the firehose, it doesn't even give you an accurate picture of inauthentic behavior that could be problematic, i think it defies imagination that Elon Musk and Elon Musk collaborators would be in a better position to give a good faith estimate of what the automated activity is.

Ryan Calo

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I think it defies imagination that Elon Musk and Elon Musk collaborators would be in a better position to give a good faith estimate of what the automated activity is, so, this is kind of like sharing a lot of information for no good reason, and whenever you do that, it raises concerns.

Ryan Calo

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The SPLC has perfected the art of smearing their opponents in a way that defies all sense of logic and objectivity, not only are those they often target not actually hateful, but often, actually fighting against hatred and standing for true human rights.

Brigitte Gabriel

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

That defies common sense, but it does not defy the Martin Sullivan tax code.

Martin Sullivan

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Of all the characters I've ever read, this one defies pigeonholing. I would ask people to come and see it before casting judgment, cabaret.

Sally Bowles

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I was horrified by what I saw, i'm going to let the investigation run its course. But the pictures that I observed troubled me profoundly. That defies all of the values that we seek to instill in our people.

Tuesday Mayorkas

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

On behalf of the people of Newark, I would like to express my sincere condolences to Sharif Malik Amenhotep, on the tragic loss of his beautiful and intelligent black daughter, Sanaa Amenhotep, who was kidnapped and murdered in South Carolina, no parent should ever have to bury their child. It is an inexplicable loss that defies imagination.

Ras Baraka

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I have heard some of my Republican colleagues argue that this trial would be unconstitutional because Donald Trump is no longer in office, an argument that has been roundly repudiated, debunked by constitutional scholars left, right and center, and defies basiccommonsense, it makes nosensewhatsoever that a president — or any official — could commit a heinous crime against our country and then be permitted to resign so as to avoid accountability and a vote to disbar them from future office. It makes nosense.

Ron Johnson

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

Now, I have heard some of my Republican colleagues argue that this trial would be unconstitutional because Donald Trump is no longer in office, an argument that has been roundly repudiated, debunked by constitutional scholars left, right and center, and defies basiccommonsense, it makes nosensewhatsoever that a president — or any official — could commit a heinous crime against our country and then be permitted to resign so as to avoid accountability and a vote to disbar them from future office. It makes nosense.

Chuck Schumer

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

This argument has been roundly debunked from constitutional scholars from the left, right and center, it defies precedent, historic practice and basic common sense. It makes no sense whatsoever that a president or any official could commit a heinous crime against our country and then defeat Congress' impeachment powers by simply resigning.

Chuck Schumer

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

Political tyranny is nothing compared to the social tyranny and a reformer who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who defies Government.

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

added by subodhchakranarayan1
3 years ago

A mingling of auras.. love.. It defies definition..

Rooma Mehra

added by Bookworm1957
3 years ago

> (CNN)The first rule of politics has long been to never, ever compare anything to Nazi Germany. The murder of 6 million Jews defies comparison. The second rule of politics -- or maybe just an addendum to the first rule -- should be: Never compare anything to the mission that led to the death of Osama bin Laden.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (yes, him again) seemed to have missed that class in politician school.Here's DeSantis speaking at an event of a school reopening on Wednesday night in Tallahassee:.

Martin County

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Local police federal law enforcement benefit by regular communication-not less, this decision defies logic plays politics with officer safety.

Chad Wolf

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Spreading conspiracy theories that the murder was staged simply defies reality ; it is irresponsible, and unbecoming of anyone who holds a position in the Texas GOP.

John Wittman

Found on CNN
3 years ago

These comments are disgusting and have no place in the Republican Party or in public discourse, spreading conspiracy theories that the murder was staged simply defies reality ; it is irresponsible, and unbecoming of anyone who holds a position in the Texas GOP.

John Wittman

Found on CNN
3 years ago

This thing's not going to stop until it infects 60 to 70 % of people, the idea that this is going to be done soon defies microbiology.

Michael Osterholm

Found on CNN
3 years ago

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