But such events were not enough to prevent further defections by viewers to cable channels.

The University restricting its member's "knowledge and access to the group so as to prevent any further defections."

A further defection to the independent group occurred in May 2009.

Then I'm in position to take action to prevent further defections.

A punitive wave was set in motion by the Kremlin to serve as an example deterring any further defection.

King officials said they had no reason to believe there would be further defections or that the departures would cost them clients.

He tried to stay in constant contact with the other Democratic legislators to prevent further defections.

The result could be further defection to foreign makes by Americans fed up with Detroit.

However, following further defections from both conferences, the two leagues decided to enter into talks on a full merger.

He also sought to head off any further defections from the coalition he assembled to provide military, humanitarian and financial support there.