71.   Yet American skiers often defy odds at the Olympics when European dominance of the World Cup standings is not a factor.

72.   AGGRESSIVENESS and the hunger for challenge have Ms Leslie Paterson defying the odds.

73.   Anderson realized the Falcons defied the odds by losing when he had so many carries.

74.   But Bradley has defied the odds, according to the fund-raising figures released by his campaign.

75.   But Leverkusen has been defying the odds all season by beating the big rivals rather than humbly rolling over.

76.   Experts say Slovenia is just the kind of team that could defy the odds and create a sensation with a major upset at this World Cup.

77.   If Osama bin Laden eludes pursuers for the rest of his natural life, he will have defied daunting odds.

78.   I believe New England defied the odds and showed they are the best team in the AFC.

79.   Lee Janzen and Scott McCarron defied astounding odds Monday by making consecutive holes-in-one on the first day of the CVS Charity Classic.

80.   New Zealand rugby league coach Frank Endacott believes his players can overcome a long layoff to defy the odds with a series victory over Australia on Friday.