defector

the candidate's campaign handlers; the defector's handlers.

baby-sat the children; baby-sat the Soviet defector; baby-sit a breaking news story.

The defector provided valuable information to the authorities.

The government is offering protection to the defector.

The defector's family was left behind in their home country.

The defector sought political asylum in a foreign embassy.

The defector's decision to leave was a difficult one.

The defector's story shed light on the inner workings of the regime.

The defector risked his life to escape across the border.

The defector's identity was kept secret for security reasons.

The defector was debriefed by intelligence agents upon arrival.

The defector's testimony was crucial in the investigation.