defection

Example Sentences

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"Security forces are loyal - there are no defections at this point and law enforcement forces are carrying out the orders," Azodi said.

From BBC

There was no public indication Saturday of mass defections from the Venezuelan armed forces.

From Los Angeles Times

Based on what prosecutors submitted, there was not enough to "establish that there was an attempt to frame the incident as a defection to North Korea", the court determined.

From Barron's

Zack Polanski, leader of The Green Party of England and Wales, said the defections were part of a "Green surge" in London.

From BBC

Darlington said there weren’t any surprises given that some of the defections were to teams going through significantly less turmoil than one transitioning to a new coaching staff.

From Los Angeles Times