The details of the apparent defection could not be confirmed with United States authorities, and some of the details themselves were sketchy.

On the other hand, Winterhart's apparent defection from the Kaled'a'in had fooled even Hadenelith.

Has it occurred to you that it might be precisely those Deryni connections which would make his apparent defection all the more believable?

"No, but your own appearance and apparent defection will seem all the more plausible, by the time we get through establishing your new cover," Camber said.

The apparent defection of a close ally and the disappearance of another plunges Bridei's court into chaos.

Asked about apparent defections from his cause, he claimed never to have said that he was counting on anybody.

What shocked Kelson, in quite a different way from his concern for Nigel was Rothana's apparent defection.

The apparent defection of Mr. Siddig Ali was regarded as a coup for the Government.

The North Korean government describes their apparent defection as "kidnapping".

Foreign policy realists, who question the necessity of the war, cheered his apparent defection.