parry

Example Sentences

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The German chancellor is trying to set a new tone with Beijing to parry pressure from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Leon was in action again just before the half-hour mark to parry a close range header from Goncalo Ramos.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

“I’m not sure the financial industry can continue to parry this away without giving something up,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

I know the jokes are supposed to sound like and how it’s supposed to hit and how we’re supposed to parry off of another statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

The parry, quick, slight, made it seem like the fencer was flicking at a fly.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes