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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

Most important, she said, are households’ and businesses’ expectations of future inflation, which have drifted to the high end of their historical range.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

While mortgage rates have drifted lower just ahead of the prime spring buying season, they are still above 6% for a 30-year fixed loan.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

By prioritising this, he is seeking to motivate the party's core support and win back independence minded voters who have drifted away.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

And then, just as I thought he might have drifted to sleep, he said with a croak, “I am so khasta.”

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini