drift
noun
are drifting
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present progressiveof drift.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Copom, the bank's Monetary Policy Committee, said it was acting with "calm and caution" in light of inflation projections that are drifting up from the official target.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
As in much of Britain, voters here are drifting away from Labour and the Conservatives to other parties, especially Reform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
Wind and rain are drifting across the UK, bringing more mild temperatures following a wave of extreme heat, the Met Office said.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2025
Officials have also raised concerns that toxic fumes are drifting into neighboring communities and polluted water has been discharged into nearby waterways due to heavy rains.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
My mom and I are drifting apart, but not because we’re spending less time together.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
