"People of the world," Christopher began in a somber but defiant tone.

"Maybe I'm going to vote for Bush," he added in a defiant tone.

With China now taking a defiant tone, he is making no effort to conceal his frustration.

Morrison reportedly said to the producer, in a defiant tone, "Hey man.

Wickman adopted that defiant tone after spending about 10 minutes in the clubhouse.

There was a slightly defiant tone to her voice.

But she did not dare use a defiant tone to her mother.

"Well, it's my wreck," said George, in a defiant tone.

But this morning, he again took a defiant tone.

"We'll just have to see the night of the fight," he said, in a defiant tone.