defection

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal

"We may have the occasional election loss. We may even have the odd defection, but we will never be beaten," he said.

From BBC

Meanwhile, a drumbeat of defections have given the party a dose of that elusive political currency: momentum.

From BBC

In a letter obtained by BBC, Badenoch insisted the defections were "a minor setback, not a defining moment" for her party, and called for unity.

From BBC

But any defection brings with it deep questions about whether that person can be trusted.

From BBC