defect

Example Sentences

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Warrington's only Reform councillor has defected to the Conservatives, and said his former party had deemed the council's financial issues as "not a priority".

From BBC

Due to their elevated roles in society, only a handful of North Korea’s hackers or cyber operatives are known to have defected over the decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

It requires open-heart surgery, usually in early infancy, to repair the defect, fix the valve, and prevent permanent damage to the lungs.

From BBC

Two senior aides to the leader of the Conservatives in the Welsh Parliament have defected to Reform UK just days before the Tories' party conference.

From BBC

There’s no denying “Goat” has a vibrant aesthetic, but that alone can’t overwrite its defects.

From Los Angeles Times