parry
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But it’s his voice that exerts the most hypnotic force, moving from defensive parry to inner rumble that takes the entire audience at the James Earl Jones Theatre into his confidence.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow could then only parry another dangerous delivery from the England winger into his own goal before half-time.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 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
Moving to his left, Smith got both hands to the ball, only to parry in the direction of the slips, who could not grab the rebound.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025
In the belltower courtyard, Cadets lunge and parry with staffs as a Centurion circles them.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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