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parries

  • plural of parry.
  • present tense form of parry (3rd person singular).

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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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