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dripping

[drip-ing] / ˈdrɪp ɪŋ /
















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Here soaring horns sit atop dripping, spattered masses, the high polish and sharp points of the parabolic shapes complementing the curvaceous, organically decorated bases below.

From The Wall Street Journal 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

Network Rail has called the Victorian tunnel one of the most hostile environments on the UK rail network, where moisture, dripping saltwater and diesel soot accelerate wear on equipment.

From BBC May 22, 2026

If you’re lucky, not too much of the medicine will wind up dripping down your adorable creature’s chin.

From Slate May 17, 2026

Today he’s brought some crumbly brown meat that smells just wonderful, and then I get a bite in my mouth and, scratch my fur, it’s rich and delicious and dripping with fat.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Remove to a plate, leaving drippings in the pan.

From Salon Apr. 7, 2026

For cocktails, the Gui-tini, infused with steak drippings and topped with beef jerky, was my wife’s standout choice.

From Salon Oct. 31, 2025

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 candle is just a straw-wrapped Chianti bottle with years of wax drippings down its neck.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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