parry

Example Sentences

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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

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

Hochman, who is running as an independent, has largely eschewed partisan politics in the race other than to parry Gascón’s barbs and focused most of his ad spending on public safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

Bands of Redwall mice practiced at thrust and parry with staves.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques