drifted

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Their conversation explores what liberalism really is at its core, how both the political left and right have drifted into illiberalism, and what ordinary citizens can do to restore faith in liberal principles and institutions.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

While collecting sediment cores from the Cascadia subduction zone off Oregon and northern California, the team accidentally drifted off course.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

But the city’s prosperity proved difficult to sustain in the later half of the 20th century, as regional businesses consolidated and corporate headquarters drifted to larger cities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Prices have since drifted down and over the last week have settled at around £530 for 500 litres.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Him and Dad had drifted across the road too, as Dad was drawn to the machine.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck