gradual drift

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Refers to a slow, incremental change or movement over a period of time.

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  • The gradual drift of the continents shaped our planet over millions of years.
  • The party experienced a gradual drift towards more moderate policies over the decade.
  • There was a gradual drift back to work as the strike lost momentum.
  • There has been a gradual drift in public opinion regarding environmental issues.
  • Scientists observed a gradual drift in the magnetic pole's position.
  • He noticed a gradual drift in his career goals, moving away from finance towards teaching.
  • The gradual drift away from traditional values concerned many elders.
  • Linguists are studying the gradual drift in the meaning of certain common words.
  • His gradual drift into alcoholism went unnoticed by his family.
  • The gradual drift of the continents is a fundamental concept in geology.
  • The gradual drift toward automation has transformed manufacturing.
  • Without strong leadership, a gradual drift away from the company's core mission is inevitable.
  • We noticed a gradual drift in the conversation toward more serious topics.
  • We're seeing a gradual drift towards cloud-based solutions in the tech industry.
  • The gradual drift of people from rural to urban areas continues.
  • The couple didn't have a big fight; it was more of a gradual drift apart over several years.
  • There's been a gradual drift in public opinion on this issue.
  • Analysts predict a gradual drift in consumer behavior as the economy recovers.
  • The gradual drift of the boat carried them further from shore.
  • The curriculum has undergone a gradual drift, incorporating more digital literacy skills.