defection

Example Sentences

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Based on what prosecutors submitted, there was not enough to "establish that there was an attempt to frame the incident as a defection to North Korea", the court determined.

From Barron's

Zack Polanski, leader of The Green Party of England and Wales, said the defections were part of a "Green surge" in London.

From BBC

Darlington said there weren’t any surprises given that some of the defections were to teams going through significantly less turmoil than one transitioning to a new coaching staff.

From Los Angeles Times

A recruiting class that suffered 13 defections in the wake of Foster’s firing has added nine players, including five who flipped their allegiances from other schools and four who recommitted to the Bruins.

From Los Angeles Times

Less than three months after the audit letter, in early April, the museum’s director suddenly resigned, and trustee defections began.

From Los Angeles Times