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parry

[par-ee] / ˈpær i /


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The Japanese prime minister’s resilience in the face of Chinese pressure could also be instructive to so-called middle powers that are searching for a way to parry pressure from both China and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 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

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

She ran at Mimas, who barely managed to parry her drakon-blade with the handle of his hammer.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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