have been defecting
- present perfect progressive of defect.
Example Sentences
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These two generations have been defecting from the primary market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2025
In the past two years, a steady stream of people, tired of the deprivations of life in jungle villages like Kdep Tmar, have been defecting from Khmer Rouge control.
From Time Magazine Archive
