trickling

Example Sentences

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A trickling fountain greets visitors as they walk through the French doors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

After pulling his tee shot towards the trees, Fitzpatrick's ball struck a cart path, ricocheted back on to the green, and was only prevented from trickling into the water by a well-positioned sprinkler head.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Households and companies would still face somewhat higher commodity prices trickling down to food and essentials.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

On the Turkish side of the Kapikoy-Razi border crossing, groups of travellers with large suitcases and children clutching teddy bears were trickling through the security checkpoint to seek shelter.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Sweat is already trickling down my neck as I settle in among the buckets and drop cloths.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina