switch allegiance

Frequency: 7.613.0 per million words

To change one's loyalty, often decisively, to an opposing side.

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  • The senator was accused of switching allegiance for political gain.
  • After the merger, many employees might switch their allegiance to the new management.
  • He switched his allegiance from his hometown team after their terrible season.
  • The general had secretly switched his allegiance long before the battle began.
  • Many consumers have switched their allegiance to brands that prioritize sustainability.
  • What would it take for you to switch your allegiance to a different political party?
  • Once a loyal coffee drinker, she suddenly switched her allegiance to tea.
  • Several key members of the council are expected to switch their allegiance during the vote.
  • The spy was forced to switch allegiance when his cover was blown by the enemy agency.
  • Switching allegiance in the middle of a war is considered the ultimate act of treason.