The phrase "able to deflect the" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are describing the capability to redirect or ward off something, such as an object, force, or criticism.
Example: "The shield was able to deflect the incoming arrows during the battle."
Alternatives: "capable of redirecting the" or "able to ward off the".
Not only do the Moreys "get away with it all" in a practical sense, they seem perfectly able to deflect the fatalism that is hinted at at the outset of the book.
Given the connectedness of the global economy, some think that even if Europeans took these difficult steps, they would still not be able to deflect the ill winds from Wall Street.
The dean was able to deflect the knife with his arm, they said, but in the process he was cut on the neck and face and suffered a slash to his wrist.
This strategy is fine, but with two caveats: it relies on being able to deflect the physicality of bigger sides who are putting them under pressure in the set piece and at the rucks, and on being better at running the ball than the other side.
Rebecca Marks, of retail consultants Conlumino, injected a note of caution: "Even JD's resilience to competition may not be able to deflect the ongoing impact of currency issues as it looks to increase its European store numbers, and continues to faces challenges with its outdoor arm".
Of the magnetized planets the magnetic field of Mercury is the weakest, and is barely able to deflect the solar wind.
Messi clipped a deft pass into the Real Madrid man who took one touch, spun and fired a left-footed shot which Muslera was able to deflect over the top.
As the NFL's coffers have grown, the league has increasingly been able to deflect some of the concerns over the impact the game has had on the health of players by expanding its influence on research.
By reading the bible and noting various bible verses that declare the truths and promises the Lord has bestowed upon all believers; you are able to use the word to deflect every attack, not just any, or some; every attack that the enemy wages upon you, you will be able to deflect it with the word, just as Jesus did to Satan on the mount of olives in Matthew 4 1-11 4 1-11
That is perhaps one reason his association has been able to deflect some of the criticism for accepting a $5,000 gift from the current president, Mr. Déby.
Indeed, if history is a guide, Mr. Pataki will be able to deflect much of the criticism now plaguing him.
