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defected

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past tense of defect

as in emigrated

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Born in Kosovo, Morina emigrated with his family to Germany in the 1990s, before the war that would ultimately lead to the country’s independence.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
O'Connor's great-grandparents emigrated from Italy and settled in New Jersey.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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My journalistic interest in the world’s favorite dessert was first piqued on a gloomy December day in 2009, when a friend and I toured a chocolate factory.

— Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
The estate, also named Stanley Park, remained in the Marling family for generations, and in 1941 Queen Mary toured the house and grounds before sitting for tea with Lady Beatrice Marling.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

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The videos quickly went viral, with lines forming outside the hut as people journeyed to the site, eager to try one for themselves.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
After a brief rest, Dyer journeyed atop Mosquito Pass, towering over 13,000 feet in elevation, on to Oro City (now Leadville).

— John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 July 2026

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