deflection

Example Sentences

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That said, Arsenal defender Gabriel should have really conceded a penalty at Newcastle earlier this season as his arm, when sliding, was raised very high and the deflection off the body was negligible.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

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

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