dribble

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Instead, the prices reflect deals for oil from Oman—just outside Hormuz—and a dribble of crude from Abu Dhabi that gets piped to the port of Fujairah, also beyond the strait’s narrowest stretch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Underwood’s ideal athlete was tall but agile, with a smooth dribble and a clean jump shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Brazilian Kerlon became famous for his 'seal dribble'

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Dent continually attacked the basket, beating defenders off the dribble.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

On the morning of the sixth day the dribble of cylinders slowed down.

From "1984" by George Orwell