defection

Example Sentences

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Customer defection is of increasing concern for both airline management and shareholders, according to ASCI.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Their sudden defection forced the SDF to withdraw from the Arab-majority provinces of Raqa and Deir Ezzor with little to no fighting and to retreat to Kurdish areas.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Before Jenrick's defection, both Tice and Yusuf had been considered potential chancellors in a future Reform government.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The pace of defection stunned auto executives, who scrambled to remake their lineups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Analogously, the great sachems had to please or bully the lesser, lest by the defection of small communities they lose stature.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann