dripped

Example Sentences

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He tried to wipe it away with his sleeve, but he was too slow, and it dripped down onto his black shirt, joining a galaxy of white stains that looked like the night sky.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

That deficit quickly dripped away and Feller was a picture of shock as he realised he had won after his Swiss rival streaked through the finish line in second.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Whatever was dripped into his ear, it worked.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

As Smith and his class rushed back into the classroom, patches of the hair he had started the day with were washed away, while other sections dripped down his face.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

“More than you can afford,” the woman shot back, giving them a smile that dripped with condescension.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro