defection
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In just six months, he has helped orchestrate the defection of five lawmakers—representing both the right and left of the political spectrum, from different parts of Canada—to his governing Liberal caucus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
That’s what the defection of his largest influencers portends.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
Customer defection is of increasing concern for both airline management and shareholders, according to ASCI.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Their sudden defection forced the SDF to withdraw from the Arab-majority provinces of Raqa and Deir Ezzor with little to no fighting and to retreat to Kurdish areas.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
Analogously, the great sachems had to please or bully the lesser, lest by the defection of small communities they lose stature.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing defection
"Coming of Age in the Dawnland," Vocabulary from the historical excerpt
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