parrying

"The boxer's quick parries kept his opponent from landing any punches. "

"The new math homework was easily understood by the students. "

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

"The strong wind deflected the soccer ball from its path to the goal. "

"The swift zipped past the classroom window, a blur of dark feathers against the bright sky. "

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

"The small dog's playful attacks on my shoelaces always make me laugh. "

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

"The bully's attack on the smaller child left him with a bruised arm. "

"To avoid conflict with her brother, Sarah tried not to talk to him. "

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "