drifted

Example Sentences

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She says there is too much opportunity for "drift and delay" in the old system, which meant that "in lots of cases before we were able to provide any support, months could have drifted past".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

People drifted in and out, collecting bags of food or hot plates, as the air filled with the scent of cooking.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

To see just how far ETFs have drifted from the investment mainstream, look at the Tuttle Capital UFO Disclosure ETF.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

His thunderous grinding tool powered down, and the dust clouds drifted away, leaving the water quiet and clear.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown