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Among the American troops, there were mutinies and desertions and soldiers simply going home when their enlistment was up.

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Her father’s desertion dealt a crushing blow to Barbara, who adored him.

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It was a turning point in a youth-led uprising that started on September 25: Rajoelina fled the country that weekend, impeached days later for desertion of duty.

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His order to dissolve the National Assembly came as parliamentarians were gathering ahead of an expected vote to strip him of the presidency for desertion of duty.

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This clueless performance will lead to a completely empty Rose Bowl and eventual desertion of NIL sponsors.

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