adrift

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The Colombian American soulstress has played many roles in her songs: a baddie, a psychic, a woman adrift at sea in a yellow raincoat.

From Los Angeles Times

The win in Saudi Arabia was a quick pick-me-up after Napoli lost 1-0 to Udinese in the league at the weekend to leave them third, two points adrift of Inter and one behind Milan.

From Barron's

Down at the other end, winless Liverpool are rooted to the bottom of the table and occupy the relegation play-off place, two points adrift of fellow strugglers West Ham.

From BBC

Tottenham, 11th in the Premier League and six points adrift of the top five, have changed the manager but their problems remain.

From BBC

Thursday's loss at Villa Park, in which Liverpool failed to have a shot on target, leaves them two points adrift at the bottom of the table.

From BBC