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  • past participle of drift.
  • past tense form of drift.
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drifted



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Whether the North Korean mines were deliberately planted or had drifted would be determined by the final investigation, said Joint Chiefs of Staff director of operations Yang Jin-hyeok.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Although the system was conceptually elegant and mathematically orderly, it gradually drifted farther away from the natural seasonal cycle it was meant to organize.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

The Bayoumi who Ratchford saw was captured on his never-before-broadcast home movies - throwing a ball around with his family by the Parkwood pool, laughing when it drifted into the water.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

As my mind drifted, the sound of a breeze, created by handheld fans, filled the room.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

While Roz swam, thoughts drifted through her mind.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown



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