be deflected
Example Sentences
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"The team's amazingly precise measurement again validates kinetic impact as a technique for defending Earth against asteroid hazards and shows how a binary asteroid might be deflected by impacting just one member of the pair."
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
"In addition, when the pulses travel near a very massive object, they may be deflected and experience time delays due to the warping of space-time, as predicted by Einstein's General Theory of Relativity."
From Science Daily ● Feb. 17, 2026
He told MPs he would not be "deflected" in his efforts to reach a deal to restore Stormont power-sharing.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2024
Hamilton tied the game with 1:10 to play with a shot from the right point that seemed to be deflected by a defenseman.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
“Oh, for God sake,” I muttered and then, out the window, “Please?” and then, whinily, “Come on, buddy, please?” but he had set a course and was not to be deflected.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
