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parry

[par-ee] / ˈpær i /


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The German chancellor is trying to set a new tone with Beijing to parry pressure from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Leon was in action again just before the half-hour mark to parry a close range header from Goncalo Ramos.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

“I’m not sure the financial industry can continue to parry this away without giving something up,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

Moving to his left, Smith got both hands to the ball, only to parry in the direction of the slips, who could not grab the rebound.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

A nonresisting parry channels the energy of the attacking blade into a circular motion, turning aggression back against the opponent.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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