deflecting
Example Sentences
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The sequence started with Bosnian defender Stjepan Radeljic sliding in front of a Tillman pass, deflecting it forward toward Muharemovic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
I had only one sartorial concern at the time: deflecting male attention whenever possible.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Throughout it all, Arbeloa has consistently taken responsibility, deflecting the blame away from his players.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
After a long legal saga, TikTok has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, deflecting the threat of a ban over its Chinese ownership.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
He blinks and then looks away before deflecting my question.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
