1.   He frequently attempted to deflect criticism of his administration and personal life by characterizing such allegations as the product of white racism.

2.   The Central Authority were, however, able to continue to deflect this criticism.

3.   The committee is seeking to deflect criticism by blaming me.

4.   The newly appointed finance minister, Wataru Kubo, is expected to deflect opposition criticism over the housing lender bailout.

5.   While helping Johnson to deflect criticism from conservatives, Hoover expanded the mission of his agency in the domestic arena.

6.   And Robb deflected the criticism more aggressively.

7.   Apparently seeking to deflect criticism from Republicans in Congress, the president also scheduled a briefing on Iraq for the leaders of the House and Senate on Tuesday morning.

8.   Avanzino deflects all criticism with a wry smile.

9.   Ben Phelps said he added the disclaimers in an effort to deflect criticism about the page away from the university.

10.   A master at deflecting criticism.