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Meanings of drift back in English

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Usage of drift back in English
1
People were starting to drift back to work, but Sari wasn't finished.
Villain
2
However, it is very easy to drift back into the old habits.
Maintaining Health (Formerly Health and Efficiency)
3
Lubiton and Devise go forward, while Bonneval and Nurse Kitchen drift back.
News.com.au
4
Shall we ever drift back to it in the future, I wonder?
Under Two Flags
5
But more pitiful even than this drift back were scenes which followed.
The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, I...
6
One of them would drift back or catch her alone in camp.
The Descent
7
Lightning cuts the wild sky, and I feel my mind drift back.
The Notebook
8
We'll put her out a bit, and then let her drift back.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume ...
9
Were they to be allowed to drift back into their dark heathendom?
The Old Franciscan Missions Of California
10
In the end I suppose I shall drift back to London.
Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo
11
Long Jack is likely to drift back from his carpark draw.
News.com.au
12
Mustajeer probably has no real choice but to drift back from his barrier.
News.com.au
13
By degrees the boys began to drift back to the camp.
The Banner Boy Scouts Afloat; or, The Secret of Cedar Island
14
Huntly Castle and Warning are likely to drift back from their wide gates.
News.com.au
15
They drift back and forth, back and forth until they find the water.
Divergent
16
Kempka picked up another bit of cocaine and let it drift back down.
Swan Song
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
Common