drift into

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A gradual movement or transition into a state or situation, often negative.

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  • He drifted into teaching, but never really enjoyed it.
  • He drifted into teaching, but never really enjoyed it.
  • After losing his job, he gradually drifted into depression.
  • After a long day, she closed her eyes and slowly drifted into a peaceful sleep.
  • The company drifted into bankruptcy due to poor management.
  • The injured hiker kept drifting into unconsciousness before help arrived.
  • She drifted into a deep sleep after the long journey.
  • Without a clear plan, many young people drift into unemployment after graduation.
  • Without proper guidance, young people can drift into crime.
  • He wasn't careful with his spending and gradually drifted into debt.
  • The conversation naturally drifted into more personal topics.
  • The lighthearted conversation eventually drifted into a more serious discussion about politics.
  • He drifted into unconsciousness as the anesthesia took effect.
  • After losing his job, he began to drift into a state of despair.
  • The country drifted into civil war after years of political tension.
  • If we don't act now, the country could drift into a serious economic crisis.
  • She drifted into the habit of staying up late every night.
  • She never planned to be a musician; she just drifted into it by playing with friends.
  • The old friends drifted into silence as memories flooded back.
  • While listening to the dull lecture, my mind started to drift into a daydream.