"Deflected effort" refers to an attempt or action that is redirected or not fully effective, often due to an obstacle or interference.
Sentences with «deflected effort»
Frank deflects efforts by Ms. Stevenson and other staff to put Mary in a private school where she would be challenged. (dvdizzy.com)
Luis Suarez scored an early opener in the quarter - final second leg before Messi's deflected effort gave Barcelona a 2 - 1 aggregate advantage. (newindianexpress.com)
Gray, a constant danger, forced Glen Johnson to deflect his effort over before Lee Grant turned Mahrez's shot wide nine minutes before the break. (itv.com)