drift gradually

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

To move or change slowly over time.

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Examples (10)

  • The conversation began to drift gradually away from the main topic.
  • Her attention would drift gradually during long meetings.
  • The boat started to drift gradually toward the shore.
  • His thoughts drifted gradually back to childhood memories.
  • The clouds drift gradually across the evening sky.
  • People began to drift gradually away from the gathering.
  • The music seemed to drift gradually through the open windows.
  • She watched the leaves drift gradually down from the trees.
  • His gaze drifted gradually to the photograph on the desk.
  • The smell of coffee drifted gradually through the house.