trickle
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Iran, which has only allowed a trickle of ships to pass through the strait, has insisted that vessels obtain permission from its armed forces before transiting.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Investors are wondering if Super Micro’s orders can trickle down into earnings growth.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
In the early evening, protesters trickle in, shouting slogans and harassing drivers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
David Sacks, a fellow for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, said that the softening of Trump's tone will likely trickle down to other officials, Republican lawmakers and Trump's wider base.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The river had shrunk to a trickle, the well was as dry as a bone.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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