deflected
Example Sentences
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But Ruiz pounced on the rebound and deflected a shot past defender Timothy Castagne and into the back of the net.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 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
The Americans hardly needed any help, but Australia gifted the U.S. its first goal anyway when defender Cameron Burgess deflected in a cross from Folarin Balogun in the 11th minute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
“Oh, for God sake,” I muttered and then, out the window, “Please?” and then, whinily, “Come on, buddy, please?” but he had set a course and was not to be deflected.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
