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adrift

[uh-drift] / əˈdrɪft /
ADVERB
floating out of control
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WEAK
anchored on course tied down


ADVERB
off course
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Foden came on as a substitute in Monday's six-goal thriller at Everton, which leaves City five points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a game in hand.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

It should be the perfect setup for staples to shine with their steady-eddy model, but that’s not what’s happened, leaving skittish investors adrift.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

He shares how students arrive culturally adrift, disconnected from their Punjabi or Indian heritage, and a single song can open a door.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Despite hitting every fairway, the American struggled to convert several birdie opportunities and sits seven shots adrift.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Like millions of Americans caught in the Great Depression, she found herself adrift in the early 1930s, working odd jobs and searching for a sense of purpose.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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