deflected
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Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
President Claudia Sheinbaum said authorities were investigating what went wrong during the deadly stampede at the Angel — but deflected blame from officials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
At his first Fed meeting as chairman, Warsh shortened the Fed’s policy statement, declined to submit an interest rate forecast and deflected some questions on economic and policy matters to newly established task forces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Looked set for an opening game win but were sunk by a deflected goal in Toronto.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
It was deflected to the left over her shoulder, although there was no window open and no air in the room.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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