deflected
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Kessler deflected his success, crediting the play of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
He scored with a deflected shot in the 80th minute when he cut in on his weaker right foot.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
At the end of the half, Jaion Smith of Santa Margarita deflected a possible third-down touchdown pass in the end zone and Jake Martin followed by blocking a St. John Bosco field-goal attempt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
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
I punched shots away; I deflected shots over the goalpost; I came out and slid into them before they could get shots off.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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