dripping
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For David Harbour, it was the messages pouring in from friends — not the usual “great job!” an actor receives when a program is airing, but long blocks of text, paragraphs dripping with emotion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
“Art film” is a bit of a dirty term, frequently offered with a sneer when discussing a work so dripping with pretension that even an Airblade wouldn’t be of any help.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Not the most dramatic standalone final but one dripping with gripping narrative.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
"Subconsciously, I didn't want to have natto just dripping from my beard," he said, laughing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Peach looked at me with his face dripping water and snot.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
This one embraces two of the South’s most cherished cornbread traditions: a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet and bacon drippings.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Remove to a plate, leaving drippings in the pan.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2026
Make the jus: Carefully pour about 1/2 cup of the pan drippings into a medium saucepan set over low heat.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2023
Once the fish is cooked, the drippings are transformed into a delicious sauce enriched with butter and fresh dill.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
The drippings popped on the coals in the trenches.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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