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dripping

[drip-ing] / ˈdrɪp ɪŋ /
















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Her sculptural face is framed by a crown of fabric wrapped around her head and is dripping with jewels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The persistent plunk, plunk, plunk of icicles dripping into an aluminum gutter — a sound that is less birdsong than plumbing.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

"When you get hit, it hurts, but it's mostly your pride that takes the blow," said Toshihiro Takahashi, a 48-year-old civil servant dripping with sweat after his match.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Stalagmites, which grow over time from mineral deposits left by dripping water, act as natural records of past rainfall.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

“How is your poor brother doing, Beans?” my teacher asked me, her voice dripping with sympathy.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm




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