desertion

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The charges included voluntary surrender, attempting to voluntarily surrender and desertion from a military unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

After almost four years of war, many soldiers are exhausted and desertion rates are rising.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

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.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

After my father’s desertion, my mother’s ardently religious disposition dominated the household and I was often taken to Sunday school where I met God’s representative in the guise of a tall, black preacher.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright