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I believe the answer is:

parry

(Other definitions for parry that I've seen before include "Ward off - English composer, d. 1918" , "Fend off (a blow)" , "Answer evasively; 'Jerusalem' composer" , "Deflect (a blow)" , "Impede movement" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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