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drifts

  • plural of drift.
  • present tense form of drift (3rd person singular).

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By then, the chance of rain is greater more widely across the UK as the associated low pressure drifts northwards.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Elsewhere, the conversation drifts into questions about public-records databases, investigative reporting, grant applications, and the ways institutions classify professional expertise.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Anything that drifts too close to the dreaded category of “dump and stir,” a phrase that has done real reputational harm to a perfectly sensible technique?

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

It sees a risk that the full-year margin drifts towards 5%, but that could still see it rank above other European automakers for 2026 overall.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

She flashes a quick smile and drifts back down the hallway.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli