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adrift

[uh-drift] / əˈdrɪft /
ADVERB
floating out of control
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WEAK
anchored on course tied down


ADVERB
off course
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But her efforts are no match for a big storm that sets the house adrift in the wild sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

It was the Italian's third pole in four grands prix this season and his team-mate and title rival George Russell was down in fifth place, 0.399 seconds adrift.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Was it another island adrift like the one we were on?

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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