deflecting
Example Sentences
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His press conferences are almost theatrically placid, Brunson often slouched in a hat and/or hooded sweatshirt and deflecting any effort to valorize his success.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
When they arrive, the planet's magnetic field acts as a shield, deflecting most of the charged particles.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
“I just have to focus on the game,” he said, deflecting from the narrative.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025
Like an overwhelmed air traffic control system deflecting near misses, the U.S. blood-supply system often gets the job done with a surprisingly slim margin of error.
From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025
The turtle’s filmy inner eyelids blinked with uncanny precision, deflecting each shot.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
