Sentence examples for sought to deflect from inspiring English sources

Ms. Poitras also sought to deflect attention from herself and her role.

Mr. Tenet sought to deflect such queries, saying it was too soon to draw firm conclusions.

His colleagues defended him and sought to deflect the attention back to the PP.

Military leaders have sought to deflect blame for the violence to Mr. Mubarak and his former ruling party.

Mr. Murdoch sought to deflect the panel's focus from himself and toward Mr. Myler and Mr. Crone.

At first, Cinar officials sought to deflect the parliamentary accusations, saying they were motivated by partisan politics.

In a letter to his vice-president, Rouhani sought to deflect blame to previous administrations for the high salaries.

President Evo Morales has sought to deflect criticism he bears some responsibility, suggesting Poopó could come back.

Ashton sought to deflect the reservations, while acknowledging that policy-makers and experts would harbour severe doubts.

Throughout the case, Mr. Zizmor sought to deflect attention from his client and focus on Ms. Smith instead.

Bulgarian authorities have sought to deflect criticism among local media outlets that they had such little information on who was responsible for the bombing.