drifted
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That meant the two-time world champion drifted to 19th place, 780 points behind O'Connor.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Many analysts had expected the console to arrive next year, but those expectations have drifted further out because of the global shortage of key components caused by the ravenous demand from AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Over time, he said, that image faded as the reality of life on the island drifted further from the Revolution's promises.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
It drifted all the way down to 40, which means that only $40 was being spent on puts for every $100 being spent on calls.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
He dashed into the house while the smell of hose water and burning plastic drifted up over the patio.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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