parried
Example Sentences
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He often appeared relaxed during the gubernatorial debates, at points even complimenting or joking with his rivals as they parried on stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
When I asked Mr. Cornyn about it, he parried the question.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
Root parried a tough high edge at first slip off Potts when Weatherald had nine, then Ben Duckett shelled a more straightforward chance at mid-wicket off Carse when he had 14.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
Their defence was unlocked again when Chasity Grant raced behind Liverpool's backline and played in Kirsty Hanson, while Daly added a third when she pounced on a parried save by Kirby.
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025
That idea was parried by Oppenheimer, who argued that the “discouragement of the Berkeley group would result in the loss of something valuable to the national scientific health.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
