parried
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The sequence started with Pedro Porro sending a cross into the box for Dani Olmo, whose shot was parried away by Courtois.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Nicholls, on 42, gloved an attempted hook down the leg side and Rew parried the ball high to his right.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
When I asked Mr. Cornyn about it, he parried the question.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
Root parried a tough high edge at first slip off Potts when Weatherald had nine, then Ben Duckett shelled a more straightforward chance at mid-wicket off Carse when he had 14.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
He parried, but the next attack didn’t come from her blade.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
