deflecting
Example Sentences
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His press conferences are almost theatrically placid, Brunson often slouched in a hat and/or hooded sweatshirt and deflecting any effort to valorize his success.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
When they arrive, the planet's magnetic field acts as a shield, deflecting most of the charged particles.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Like an overwhelmed air traffic control system deflecting near misses, the U.S. blood-supply system often gets the job done with a surprisingly slim margin of error.
From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025
"It seemed to me he was deflecting from his own team's performance," Dallas said.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025
A miniature hurricane of water and ice vapor churned around him as he waded through the enemy, knocking Roman ghosts away, deflecting arrows and spears.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
