adrift
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Their actions, casting adrift the ship's captain William Bligh, have been immortalised in books and film.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Brighton, meanwhile, are seventh on 53 points - two behind the Cherries and five adrift of Villa, after a comfortable 3-0 home win over relegated Wolves.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Verstappen's team-mate Isack Hadjar, who had had a promising start to his Red Bull career, was left trailing, 0.825secs adrift of the Dutchman in ninth.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Gainer, 30, went into the final round in third place, and a shot adrift of the clubhouse leaders, but a one-under par 72 meant she fell just short.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Although Singer had been adrift on the streets for half a day he almost missed his train.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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