deflection
Example Sentences
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A pass deflection led to an interception and a Buckeye touchdown.
Some might see that as deflection, but in an era of corporate activism it is restraint deserving of praise.
Turi stunned the hosts on 16 minutes, picking up the ball just inside the Croatia half before striding forwards unchallenged and lashing home from outside the box thanks to a heavy deflection.
From Barron's
The hosts grabbed an equaliser when Nakamura turned in the ball at the back post, via a heavy deflection from the hapless Bruno.
From Barron's
I know it took a deflection but nice finish.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.