drip

Example Sentences

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The governor herself opts for a medium drip with cream, a spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The prediction markets are under growing scrutiny as a steady drip of questionable trades make headlines.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Researchers in the late 1970s found that after patients had their molars extracted, an IV saline drip provided pain relief through the body’s natural ability to produce endorphins.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

“This week we also were reminded of the risks of a ‘sell U.S.’ trade, and we note even a small ‘sell U.S.’ drip out of other assets is implicitly gold-positive,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

“What are you doing with it?” she said, licking a drip from the bottom of her cone.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen