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

Even if the house didn’t burn, the paint could have dripped into the soils around the house and contaminated the soil nearest the structure, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

"See? I already dripped hot chocolate all over myself!"

From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene