defection
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That’s what the defection of his largest influencers portends.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
Customer defection is of increasing concern for both airline management and shareholders, according to ASCI.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Whitford's defection came a day after he voted with his Reform UK colleagues to pass the party's first county council budget after it took control of the authority after May's local elections.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 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
They knew that his defection was real, and they worked around the clock to contain the fallout.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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