drifted
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Meanwhile, student performance indicators have drifted downward, as reflected in recent Programme for International Student Assessment evaluations, an Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development measure of students’ abilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The haze has drifted into neighbouring Singapore and Malaysia, and as far afield as the Philippines and East Timor, which said it would shut schools nationwide for three days from Thursday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Over the past few sessions, trading volume has dwindled, while major indexes have mostly drifted sideways.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
It can also rescue a tomato soup that’s drifted too far toward sweetness.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
Him and Dad had drifted across the road too, as Dad was drawn to the machine.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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