deflection

Example Sentences

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For Uefa, the fact that the arm moves out from the body before the ball hits it would trump the small deflection.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

They lost 21 of them but Tuesday’s was the most painful, with Roy scoring on a deflection in the crease.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Not to be outdone, Mayor Brandon Johnson gave a master class in deflection when asked if he would apologize to Gorman’s parents for her death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Nonetheless, Roy ran with his head down and one arm upraised for deflection in case another errant ball came flying in his direction.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen