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Meanings of general drift in английском

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Usage of general drift in английском
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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
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I applaud the general drift of both Ms Murphy's and Ms Mallick's arguments.
The Irish Times
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At least, that is the general drift of what I mean.
Eliza
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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
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The volunteers cheered, and a general drift towards the monument began.
Engineering Infinity
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But he recognized the tone and he guessed the general drift.
Nothing to lose
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Still, the general drift of it is... well, that's what's comin'.
Hard-boiled wonderland and the end of the world: a novel
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As I started to catch the general drift, I felt my stomach cramp.
With friends like these
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Like all prophecies, it was somewhat Delphic; but he could get the general drift.
The Blind Spot
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I began to see the general drift of the plan of campaign, and wondered.
The Lion of Petra
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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
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United States of America
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