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  • verb Present participle of defect.

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Examples

  • For every one of you Clinton supporters who turns to McCain, Obama gets two defecting from the Republican side because they realize how stupid voting for John McCain really is.

    A Clinton backer turns to McCain 2008

  • Threats of writing in HRC for prez and defecting from the party mean nothing.

    Blitzer: As the race comes into focus, the gloves come off 2008

  • How much did an insider stand to make for defecting from a president with an approval rating of 27%.

    McClellan hints at supporting Obama 2008

  • BC (2-0) hosts No. 11 Florida State next Saturday night in the Eagles 'first league game since defecting from the Big East to help make the ACC a 12-team superconference.

    USATODAY.com - Scores 2005

  • And he didn't seem to bothered by the idea of defecting at the end of the interview...

    See Mark Oaten's Bollocks Kerron Cross 2006

  • He was stunned by the difference in quality of life between Mexicans and Cubans, and the idea of defecting took hold.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Shi Davidi 2011

  • He was stunned by the difference in quality of life between Mexicans and Cubans, and the idea of defecting took hold.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Shi Davidi 2011

  • Principally because this multi-millionaire LibDem who has seven homes, an eclectic art collection and has flirted with the idea of defecting to the Labour Party has always been prone to the occasional inconsistency and change of tack.

    Home | Mail Online 2010

  • • Over the past three months, Washington Post-ABC News polls showed an average of 25% of those backing Clinton in the primaries "defecting" to McCain in a hypothetical match-up with Obama.

    CNN Poll: McCain and Obama locked in a dead heat 2008

  • Over the past three months, Washington Post-ABC News polls showed an average of 25 percent of those backing Clinton in the primaries "defecting" to McCain in a hypothetical match-up with Obama.

    Hillary's Concession Speech Will Kick Off Battle For Her Supporters 2009

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