Word: deflecting
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Witt, who aspires to an acting career, thrived on the attention. Thomas, on the other hand, tried to deflect publicity, stating repeatedly -- and as it turned out, correctly -- that it was ridiculous to speak of the competition as if it involved only two skaters. "Every time I open the paper, they're trying to make this thing between me and Katarina," she said. "It bugs me. We're just two people...
WASHINGTON--Michael K. Deaver, a close associate of Ronald Reagan through most of his political life, was convicted yesterday of lying under oath to deflect allegations he used his influence with the president in his career as a lobbyist...
...Crimson netminder faced seven shots--allowing five, saving one, and seeing one deflect off the right post. He also blocked San Diego St.'s third penalty-kick attempt, but Aztec Gerardo Jiminez was given a second attempt when Hall was called for moving too early. Jiminez netted the ball in the upper center on try number...
...decision by the trustees was an effort to deflect criticism from continued investment in South Africa, said Jeff Ganz, the student representative on the board of trustees. "It's embarrasing to go to a school where student input is ignored," said Ganz...
...summit. If, on the other hand, the President's reputation -- or Shultz's -- is further wounded by the hearings, the Kremlin might decide it has the upper hand. Soviet observers contend that the President, along with his political advisers, may realize that only a successful summit can deflect attention from the Iran-contra affair and assure Reagan a favorable mention in the history books. And if Reagan is unwilling to make the concessions necessary for such a summit, Moscow may then conclude it can now afford to wait for his successor...