drift

Example Sentences

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I just wanna drift and go peacefully,” Lueders said, rubbing both eyes before making a drifting gesture with both hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In this model, proteins drift until they eventually reach where they are needed.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

But she says major parties ignore voters' continued drift to minor parties "at their peril".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The peak came after a bearish harami on June 12, and the stock continued to drift lower into the fourth quarter of 2025 where a bearish head and shoulders pattern formed.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Neel grabbed the rope before the nauka could drift away and secured it to the dock.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins