dripped

Example Sentences

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The clubhouse had a paint-chipped exterior and was even worse inside, where unused kitchen appliances dripped ooze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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

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

Her words dripped into the cold air, and while she seemed awash in sadness, she did not shed another tear.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin