deflected
Example Sentences
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Most obviously, Carrick, having deflected questions about the defender's outburst in the immediate aftermath of the game, will face more probing on the matter when he speaks to the media before Sunday's trip to Leeds.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Jeffrey Maier, a 12-year-old Yankees fan, lunged over the fence and deflected the ball into the seats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
After sophomore defensive back Sean Veritch snagged a deflected pass thrown by Bishop Amat quarterback Domenico Doran, the Lions drove to the Lancers’ 16-yard line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Danielle van de Donk, who spent most of last season injured, starred and scored, while Kennedy's header brought the opener when it deflected off Julia Zigiotti.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
It hit the side of my mask, which deflected it into the center of the net.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
