deflection
Example Sentences
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Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026
They lost 21 of them but Tuesday’s was the most painful, with Roy scoring on a deflection in the crease.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
He then doubled their lead in the 29th minute when his effort took a deflection off Leny Yoro on its way past Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Not to be outdone, Mayor Brandon Johnson gave a master class in deflection when asked if he would apologize to Gorman’s parents for her death.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
I say, which is a tae kwon do move called deflection.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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