drift
Example Sentences
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By evening accumulations are expected at low levels and the winds could lead to drifting.
From BBC
Strong winds on Saturday will bring blizzards and drifts of snow with the north-west Highlands and Grampians perhaps seeing as much as 60cm of snow by the end of the weekend.
From BBC
Researchers have found that microplastics drifting through rivers, lakes, and oceans constantly release a complex blend of dissolved organic chemicals into the water.
From Science Daily
And that absence has helped cement a prevailing narrative: China isn’t stimulating, and without a big push, its economy will continue to drift.
From Barron's
Snow accumulations could be around 2-10cm at low levels but up to 20-30cm over higher ground with some drifting and blizzards.
From BBC
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