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drifted

  • past participle
    of drift.
    drift
    noun
    a driving movement or force; impulse; impetus; pressure.
  • past tense form
    of drift.
    drift
    noun
    a driving movement or force; impulse; impetus; pressure.

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Imports have drifted between 10% and 15% of the overall U.S. beef supply over the past decade, rising with the demand for fast-food burgers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

While Anthropic hasn’t set an official date for the IPO, the unofficial timeline has drifted past initial reports of a late-September or early-October listing.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026

Brazil’s central bank held its steep interest rates unchanged Wednesday after five consecutive cuts as inflation drifted away from target amid growing concern around government spending.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

The European Union has been leading a charge for wealthy emerging economies like China to join in funding biodiversity protection but these talks have drifted into stalemate.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Voices drifted out to meet him as he trod softly among the shadows on the grass.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda