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Discover LudwigThe phrase "already drifted" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something has moved away or changed position over time, often in a metaphorical sense.
Example: "Over the years, our friendship has already drifted apart due to our busy lives."
Alternatives: "has already shifted" or "has already moved away".
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David Clayton's brain has already drifted light years off.
Some covered the language of Tahrir, which had already drifted into the past: "election," "referendum," "democracy".
Perhaps this is pure projection on the part of the observer, whose thoughts have already drifted into the week ahead.
On a national level, she has helped drive her party far to the right of where it had already drifted in the last 20 years or so.
Meanwhile, according to a Detroit News poll, support for the Michigan initiative has already drifted from 53% in January to 42%.
The Italians' chances to tie the series had already drifted away, for the Kiwis rounded the top mark 2 19 ahead.
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And prices are already drifting lower.
John McMurray, a Jamaica Bay guide, was already drifting the prime spot when we arrived.
Quiet negotiations between Senate and White House officials were already drifting up toward around $400,000 before Friday's White House meeting.
The cigar smoke was already drifting around the fringes of the first green when the opening quartet strode into view.
As a result, Sharky said, some young Salafis were already drifting away from al-Nour, and founding their own groups.
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