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deflection

noun as in curvature

noun as in diversion

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By cultivating a pervasive culture of deflection, the GOP has trained their supporters that shame doesn’t have to be real.

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Constant exposure to jargon and deflection turns ordinary people into radicals.

On Wednesday, in a deflection attempt, the Virginia Democratic Party said in a press release that Lt.

The hosts grabbed an equaliser when Nakamura turned in the ball at the back post, via a heavy deflection from the hapless Bruno.

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I know it took a deflection but nice finish.

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