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to drift apart
[phrase form: drift]
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to gradually become less close or connected, often due to a lack of shared interests or diverging paths
Example
In the fast-paced world of business, colleagues often drift apart as they pursue individual career goals.
As childhood friends grow older, they may naturally drift apart as new responsibilities and commitments arise.
Over the years, the friends started to drift apart as their lives took different paths.
The couple realized they were drifting apart due to conflicting priorities and interests.
Despite their strong bond in college, the siblings began to drift apart after moving to separate cities.
