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deflected

[dih-flek-tid] / dɪˈflɛk tɪd /


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The Galaxy goalkeeper reacted in time and deflected the shot with his right leg.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

The U.S. matched that in the 31st minute when Tillman deflected a free kick in off the head of Vanaken following a foul on Balogun.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 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

Their three goals across those five contests have come from two deflected shots and one own goal.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

She told them what had happened on that afternoon, and how Malcolm had spoken to Mrs. Coulter and deflected her questions.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman



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