Example Sentences

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Despite the heatwave that has been raging in the country for several days, many Tunisians have been deserting the beaches to follow Jabeur’s matches, either on giant screens in cafes or in hotel lounges.

From Washington Times • Jul. 14, 2023

While many voters have been deserting the ANC, they haven’t turned out in large numbers for other parties.

From Washington Post • Dec. 19, 2022

In the face of the Covid pandemic, a string of stores have been deserting small town centres across the UK.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2021

Americans have been deserting the General's cars for decades.

From Forbes • Mar. 19, 2010

She would have been deserting two men instead of one—and so she stayed while I worked away at my story, finding comfort in the realization of her presence.

From A Daughter of the Middle Border by Garland, Hamlin