Desert
Desert verb - Desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army.
Usage example: If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot
Flee is a synonym for desert in abscond topic. In some cases you can use "Flee" instead a verb "Desert", when it comes to topics like abandon.
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Both words in one sentence
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Army decides to desert and flee to Mexico when the situation in the United States becomes untenable.
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Tiberium is now spreading unchecked, forcing humanity to flee to the arctic or desert regions that can at least slow the substance's progress.
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Set in 2030, tiberium is now spreading unchecked, forcing humanity to flee to the arctic or desert regions that can at least slow the substance's progress.
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