defection
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In the latest defection, Kannon Shanmugam is leaving Paul Weiss amid a tumultuous time for the firm and decamping to Davis Polk, where he is launching a Supreme Court and appellate practice group.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
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
After the defection, the association said the agreement for him to use the building was invalid and later changed the locks without notice, with Mr Rosindell's staff only allowed to retrieve work items under supervision.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
“I think we should continue the current romance. A quick defection from Peeta could cause the audience to lose sympathy for her,” says Plutarch.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing defection
"Coming of Age in the Dawnland," Vocabulary from the historical excerpt
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Mockingjay
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