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Meanings of general drift in English

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Usage of general drift in English
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With a little rearrangement we can gather the general drift of the paragraph.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 31, 1917
2
I applaud the general drift of both Ms Murphy's and Ms Mallick's arguments.
The Irish Times
3
At least, that is the general drift of what I mean.
Eliza
4
And this text is but one example of a general drift of thought.
The Emancipation of Massachusetts
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The general drift away from 12 Years hugely weakens its standing.
The Irish Times
6
The volunteers cheered, and a general drift towards the monument began.
Engineering Infinity
7
But he recognized the tone and he guessed the general drift.
Nothing to lose
8
Still, the general drift of it is... well, that's what's comin'.
Hard-boiled wonderland and the end of the world: a novel
9
As I started to catch the general drift, I felt my stomach cramp.
With friends like these
10
Like all prophecies, it was somewhat Delphic; but he could get the general drift.
The Blind Spot
11
I began to see the general drift of the plan of campaign, and wondered.
The Lion of Petra
12
Is the general drift of human affairs upward or downward?
Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism
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A general drift toward the platform was in evidence.
V. V.'s Eyes
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There was a general drift towards the supper room.
One Woman's Life
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The people had confidence in Harrison and the general drift seemed to be in his favor.
Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet / ...
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The gain was made partly in the East and South, but the general drift was westward.
Initial Studies in American Letters
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United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common