Example Sentences

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And their normally impenetrable defense has deserted them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

The singer has deserted the pop ear worm, featured in “Legally Blonde” and becoming one of the most memed songs on the internet, in favor of a more alternative sound.

From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2023

But the 31-year-old forward’s scoring touch has deserted him to such an extent that he managed only three league goals in 26 games for Atlético last season.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2022

"The confidence, belief and ability to know how to win, especially in the tight games, has deserted them at the moment," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2022

First Mother, now Crocodile Guts has deserted me, thought Nhamo.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer