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deflected

verb as in bounce off; turn aside

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Oliver Sipple, a disabled former Marine standing next to her, saw the weapon and deflected her arm just as the gun went off.

Son, predictably, deflected the praise, saying that he appreciated the welcome he’s received.

Linebacker Ethan Coach forced Williams to hurry a pass that was deflected and intercepted by Hill.

Kennedy deflected criticism from those who call him anti-vaccine, saying that any parent in Texas who wants a measles vaccine can get one.

Rhodes' effort shortly afterwards was tracking just to the left of the cup, but her ball collided with Kyriacou's and deflected into the hole.

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