adrift

Example Sentences

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Penned by a young female author perpetually adrift in the dark world of fantasy, “Wuthering Heights” is a transgressive novel today and was exponentially more so at the time of its publication in 1847.

From Los Angeles Times

When all the leaves were adrift, Jonathan said, “It’s time to sink the ships.”

From Literature

World number one Scottie Scheffler, chasing a third Phoenix win, fired a 67 to stand on 205 after starting seven adrift.

From Barron's

City trail leaders Arsenal by six points and could find themselves nine adrift by the time they kick off with the Gunners hosting Sunderland on Saturday.

From Barron's

Three games go ahead, with Rangers, also six points adrift of Hearts, hosting Kilmarnock.

From BBC