Sentence examples for drift by from inspiring English sources

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"drift by" is a correct phrase and can be used in written English.
It is often used to describe something or someone moving slowly and smoothly. Example: As I sat by the river, watching the leaves drift by on the water's surface, I couldn't help but feel a sense of peace and tranquility.

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DRIFT, by Rachel Maddow.

The New York Times

Months drift by.

The Guardian - Opinion

Boats drift by and birds fly overhead.

The New Yorker

SKINNER'S DRIFT, by Lisa Fugard.

The New York Times

Graceful dreads of matted weed drift by.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

"And then you drift by the losing team's locker room.

The New Yorker

Romero is able to watch it drift by his post.

The Guardian - Sport

Some drift by in vertical sheets of dust.

The New York Times

It's a wonderfully peaceful place to dine while watching boats and swans drift by.

The Guardian

There is no better place to let a day drift by.

The Guardian - Travel

But Roses in May fought back and held off Perfect Drift by a nose.

The New York Times - Sports

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