deserter
Example Sentences
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There also have been reports, including from the British Defense Ministry, that the regular Russian military has deployed “barrier troops” that threaten to shoot any deserters.
From Washington Times
While he was gone, Army leaders declared him absent without leave, opting to not consider him a deserter, which is far more serious.
From Seattle Times
It has so far not called him a deserter, even though he crossed the border without authorization while on active duty, and it has deferred questions about any punishments King might face.
From Reuters
It has so far not called him a deserter, even though he crossed the border without authorization while on active duty.
From Reuters
The Army so far not called him a deserter, even though he crossed the border without authorization while on active duty.
From Reuters
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