deflected
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"Large objects such as stars curve spacetime strongly -- for example, we can observe this when light rays are deflected by massive stars. But smaller masses also produce spacetime curvature, just to a lesser extent."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
It was McGregor who opened the scoring on the night, a deflected shot and a 4-0 lead on aggregate.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Charged particles of solar wind constantly catapult toward Earth, but most get deflected by the magnetosphere, which acts like a real-life Star Trek shield.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Sir Keir stood by his decisions, saying he would not be "diverted or deflected" from acting in what he says is the "best national interest".
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
As he knew, these were deflected somewhat by magnetic fields but, curiously, even more on their passage through solid matter—even through a thin film such as mica.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
