deflected
Example Sentences
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One angled drive saved, another acrobatic effort deflected wide.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The Galaxy goalkeeper reacted in time and deflected the shot with his right leg.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Sir Keir stood by his decisions, saying he would not be "diverted or deflected" from acting in what he says is the "best national interest".
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
At his first Fed meeting as chairman, Warsh shortened the Fed’s policy statement, declined to submit an interest-rate forecast and deflected some questions on economic and policy matters to newly established task forces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
“Oh, for God sake,” I muttered and then, out the window, “Please?” and then, whinily, “Come on, buddy, please?” but he had set a course and was not to be deflected.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
