Example Sentences
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Battles in Rise of the Ronin are lightning fast, full of parries, counterstrikes and flying sparks as steel meets steel.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
Gavin Bazunu parries, but only straight to Anass Zaroury who buries the rebound first-time for the opener.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2024
Dr. No parries, in a manner reminiscent of some of our real-life tech billionaires.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2023
There are bracelets, for instance, that one can acquire that can greatly simplify action, allowing players to better time their parries, or turning complex moves into simple one-button presses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
Zarra’s opponent parries then touches the foil tip right above the heart; the foil bends like wire.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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