Example Sentences

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"It seemed to me he was deflecting from his own team's performance," Dallas said.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

While the host, in part, was deflecting, the deflection was also a force of habit.

From Slate • May 17, 2022

She was deflecting blame cast on her, or Facebook, they said.

From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2021

That sounded to her like Peloton was deflecting blame, she said.

From Washington Post • Apr. 19, 2021

Julian was deflecting Madge's course to the left of Gull Island.

From The Messenger by Robins, Elizabeth