deflect

The new simulation tools could eventually help mission planners identify the most effective way to deflect a threatening asteroid.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

I’ve seen him stumble, fall and constantly deflect reality.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

Los Palos Street Operating LLC, a subsidiary of Altus Power, said Lineage was attempting to deflect responsibility.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

She added that both had "sought to blame Noah" to deflect from their own failings and that inquest had exposed "a culture of institutional defensiveness" at the heart of those public bodies.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

“Mother wore that necklace to her wedding,” I said, hoping to deflect her thoughts.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine

At best, blaming technology that helps property managers deflects from the real issue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026

But the next time one of these entertainers deflects criticism from behind a free speech shield, we should remember what Dillon said about why he and the others accepted this tainted offer.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2025

Michaels deflects the question, shifting the spotlight from him to the show: “I’m going to do it as long as I feel I can do it,” he said.

From New York Times ● Jun. 15, 2024

Scientists can infer the value of the QGP's electrical conductivity from how much the electromagnetic field deflects charged particles such as electrons, quarks, and protons.

From Science Daily ● May 17, 2024

I go for Zelda because she teleports and deflects projectiles and shoots fireballs from great distances, which are all optimal moves for any player looking to avoid hand-to-hand combat.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

The poet deflected his guilt with a subjunctive phrase and a rhetorical trick.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

Never one to take his mediocrity on the chin, Waititi deflected the negativity outward, which, as we know, always paints someone in a good light!

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

Speaking to Slate in her office the day before, she often deflected criticism of administration policies on key issues—noting that she raised concern with key stakeholders.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 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

A bolt of dark energy shot toward me, but I deflected it off my blade and slammed into him.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

And, of course, she’s deflecting, too — better to make up drama about others than confront her own.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

Arnold started 22 games in 24 appearances for the Lions over the past two seasons, making 91 tackles, deflecting eight passes and making an interception.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

I had only one sartorial concern at the time: deflecting male attention whenever possible.

From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026

His press conferences are almost theatrically placid, Brunson often slouched in a hat and/or hooded sweatshirt and deflecting any effort to valorize his success.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

I’d come to the table, garbed in heavy plate armor capable of deflecting my mother’s barbed and poisonous words.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson