deflect

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"We categorically reject the baseless allegations made by Pakistan, which are nothing but its usual tactics to deflect attention from its own internal failings," said foreign ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal on Sunday.

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Automated customer-service systems deflect a growing share of inquiries away from human agents.

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The latter missed a glorious chance in the 88th minute, slicing wide when a deflected Gordon cross came to him, leaving Newcastle facing a hectic fixture list in February.

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But he was run out in an unlucky manner when a shot from Rana grazed Henry's hand and deflected onto the stumps at the non-striker's end.

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She walked quickly toward him, but he lowered his hands to deflect her hug, only allowing her to get a side squeeze in.

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