Example Sentences

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Here is what Rutherford deduced: Because most of the fast-moving α particles passed through the gold atoms undeflected, they must have traveled through essentially empty space inside the atom.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

And away from the headlines, the overwhelming majority of people will continue to lead decent, unremarkable lives undeflected by the pulses of pessimism that tend to pollute our overall sense of wellbeing.

From The Guardian • Dec. 30, 2015

No compliment goes undeflected by a joke about his weight.

From New York Times • May 17, 2012

A lump of matter flying in space might enter our solar system with such speed as to be able to pass through and go on its way almost undeflected.

From Recent Developments in European Thought by Various

We've riz," pursued the mountaineer, undeflected from his object, "a heap.

From Whirligigs by Henry, O.