shift allegiance

Frequency: 7.512.8 per million words

To alter one's loyalty, often gradually, from one group to another.

allegianceVERB + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The senator's decision to shift his allegiance shocked the political establishment.
  • We've noticed many customers starting to shift their allegiance to more eco-friendly brands.
  • During the war, several key commanders shifted their allegiance to the rebel forces.
  • After the star player was traded, some fans shifted their allegiance to his new team.
  • Economic incentives might cause the small nation to shift its allegiance to a new superpower.
  • The character in the novel dramatically shifts her allegiance after discovering a terrible secret.
  • It is a sign of political instability when voters frequently shift their allegiance.
  • His desire for power led him to shift his allegiance without a second thought.
  • Why did the powerful merchant family suddenly shift its allegiance to the rival kingdom?
  • The company's employees began to shift their allegiance after the unpopular merger was announced.