51.   The governors also tried to deflect criticism that their methods of balancing the budget would harm the poor, sick and elderly.

52.   The funny thing is, a deal does deflect criticism.

53.   The leaders also made these concessions to deflect criticism from Democrats and deprive them of political issues that could be used in elections next year.

54.   The idea is to deflect any and all criticism so his reputation remains pristine.

55.   The self-blaming Williams is the master of deflecting criticism from the team, but the players have been eager to defend their coach.

56.   The word was apparently avoided to deflect criticism from insurers and providers who have been opposed to paying such surcharges.

57.   They possess qualities of optimism and persistence and an ability to deflect unwarranted criticism.

58.   They use a similar argument to deflect criticism from the housing industry, which has a huge stake in the mortgage interest deduction.

59.   These same individuals are optimistic, flexible and have the ability to deflect unwarranted criticism.