deflected
Example Sentences
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These can easily be deflected as hazards of the job.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
President Claudia Sheinbaum said authorities were investigating what went wrong during the deadly stampede at the Angel — but deflected blame from officials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
At his first Fed meeting as chairman, Warsh shortened the Fed’s policy statement, declined to submit an interest rate forecast and deflected some questions on economic and policy matters to newly established task forces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Their three goals across those five contests have come from two deflected shots and one own goal.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Chaol deflected, feigned, then thrust so hard that Dorian stepped back.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
