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That includes a lengthy battle with the Board of Immigration Appeals, which has parried repeated attempts by the 9th Circuit to reinterpret the obstruction of justice issue.

From Washington Times • Aug. 23, 2022

President Pedro Castillo, the first-time officeholder who has parried multiple impeachment attempts since his July inauguration, swore in his fourth Cabinet last month.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2022

But he has parried the attacks with humor and a hopeful message and has started drawing crowds to match those of Mr. Erdogan.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2018

In repeated appearances on television in recent weeks, Mr. Sekulow has parried with aggressive reporters and has sought to explain the president’s tweets about the investigations.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2017