deflected
Example Sentences
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The U.S. matched that in the 31st minute when Tillman deflected a free kick in off the head of Vanaken following a foul on Balogun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Progressing after one deflected goal and two defeats would be the strangest kind of achievement in the history of the national team.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Then, in the 43rd minute, defender Alex Freeman headed home a deflected shot to give the Americans complete control heading into the half.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Playing in front of a home crowd but needed a deflected leveller to snatch a late draw.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Anything that impaired or deflected that central mission was to be avoided at all costs.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
