deserter

Example Sentences

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By declaring King a deserter, the Army would have to conclude that King left and intended to stay away permanently.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

Corn said he could be declared a deserter sooner, given the likelihood King knew his decision had ended his military career.

From Reuters • Aug. 4, 2023

As a deserter from the Ukrainian army, he would face 10 years in jail if he was caught.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2023

Once a faithful servant of his homeland as a non-commissioned army officer, Benhalima became a supporter of Algeria’s pro-democracy movement, then a deserter who fled to Europe.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2022

But I’ve told you, Jeth—a deserter caint go back.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt