Sentence examples for by deflecting from inspiring English sources

McGinn defended himself by deflecting blame.

Pollution actually mutes the colors by deflecting light, he said.

Pedantic critics can obstruct a serious engagement with literature by deflecting attention toward inessential matters.

He appears to be trying to revive his fortunes by deflecting the criticism onto the bureaucracy.

Graves, at even strength, made it 3-0 at 13:28 by deflecting Harvey's shot.

By deflecting questions about that record or his plans, he reduces his opponents' chances to win.

The Rangers' captain, Ryan Callahan, scored to tie the game at 2-2 by deflecting a shot past Brodeur.

Or by deflecting the ball off an opposing player to fall behind their line and then scoring a try.

He scored the game's opening goal by deflecting a shot in with the back of his glove.

Voros made the score 2-0 by deflecting a shot by defenseman Dan Girardi on a second-period power play.

Neither are the narrative feints that spike suspense by deflecting it — though the trick continues to work.