On the negative side, some individuals may not incur such a high cost for initiating widespread defection in subsequent games.

Smith was held responsible for the failure, and there were widespread defections from the church, including many of Smith's closest advisers.

An air crash typically prompts widespread defection of passengers to other airlines for three days to three weeks.

Meanwhile, the widespread defections to the Protestant churches here caused the pope's thinking about the Americas to evolve.

A widespread defection of contributors would doom whatever chances Mr. Barry has.

The crackdown triggered widespread defections earlier this year by soldiers and officers who joined the protest movement.

Despite the widespread defections, the Expos finished second last season and will be out to do the same this season.

Arthur came into conflict with Garfield's cabinet, leading to widespread defection.

The Kirtland era ended in 1838, after a financial scandal rocked the church and caused widespread defections.

There have been reports of widespread defections from the Taliban ranks, something the Pentagon's bombing campaign is intended to encourage.