Example Sentences

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But a major reason for voters deserting the party in past elections was inflation, an unwelcome phenomenon for households after several decades of stable or falling prices.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

But the Syrian army collapsed with surprising ease, with many troops deserting the battlefield, in the face of the HTS rebels’ onslaught.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2024

But that’s the way it’s been as my third and final child draws ever nearer to deserting the nest, as the role of “mother” becomes less CEO and more consultant emeritus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

“And the moms that we help — I can’t imagine deserting any of them.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023

If the Augur isn't trying to keep me from deserting, then what does he want?

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir