desertion
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One year later, after Stupnikov shared his story in a two-hour video interview with Karpenko, Liza was questioned by Russian authorities as part of a criminal probe into his desertion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
"Ardern's move is likely to be seen as symbolic of this broader pattern. To some it will read as desertion," Alan Gamlen, director of the Australian National University's migration hub, told the BBC.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
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
This clueless performance will lead to a completely empty Rose Bowl and eventual desertion of NIL sponsors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 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
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