defecting
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Despite leaving, Tugay did not follow Ozel, saying he would remain independent, with rumours emerging over the summer that he was considering defecting to AKP -- all of which he denied.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
On Chipotle’s final earnings call of 2025, CEO Scott Boatwright said younger customers weren’t defecting to another chain so much as returning to the grocery store.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
He led Barnet Council from 2019 until 2022 before defecting to Reform in June 2025.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Some diners have been defecting to competitors like Chick-fil-A, which are known for heavily staffed, attentive service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
He had even earned a medal, presented by Najibullah himself, before defecting once again and returning to the Mujahideen’s side.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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