deserter

Example Sentences

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And so real estate was on the march, and even the citrus industry legends had become deserters.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

In the liminal space after combat, Mr. Hertling played volleyball with Iraqi deserters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

The mass demonstration follows a recent crackdown on ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, with thousands of call-up notices ignored in recent months and several deserters imprisoned.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

He then decided to flee the country with the help of a volunteer organisation for deserters.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2024

They talked about merchants, and deserters, and levies, and not enough salt to last the winter.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss