Sentence examples for deflect criticism away from inspiring English sources

China has almost certainly managed to deflect criticism away from its own practices; similarly, the Germans may have distracted European nations dissatisfied with how Germany, the largest European economic power, has dealt with its debt-laden, free-spending euro partners.

Environmental experts have previously questioned Coca-Cola's water stewardship activities, suggesting they are a way for the company to use its influence and money to deflect criticism away from its environmental record.

GEBN has come under fire for its message, with health experts branding it as "misleading" and part of Coke's effort to deflect criticism away from the role of sugary drinks in the obesity epidemic and put the blame squarely on the consumer's shoulders.

A brief filed by Stephen J. Rotella, Washington Mutual's former chief operating officer, contends that the case "amounts to a pure public relations stunt designed to deflect criticism away from the F.D.I.C., which has been — and continues to be — under fire for its regulatory failures with respect to WaMu and refuses to take any responsibility for its central role in the financial crisis".

Was this designed to "soften" public opinion on the offensive and deflect criticism away from Kinshasa for not removing the generals accused of human rights violations?

It would deflect criticism.

Sri Lankan diplomats flit to Geneva to deflect criticism.

Usually it is self-serving nonsense, intended to deflect criticism of the cartel.

Since such support won't be forthcoming, Marois can conveniently deflect criticism from disappointed party activists.

Her opponents considered it a ploy to deflect criticism of her administration.

Second, it helps deflect criticism of the war among Europeans, criticism that has focused on the harm to civilians.