dripping

Example Sentences

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Anyone who has sprayed foam on a surface has likely noticed droplets forming and dripping from the bottom.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

The hitters of lovable Team Italy celebrated home runs with shots of Italian espresso in a dugout dripping with cheek kisses and caffeine.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 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

With dripping hair and chattering teeth, they huddled over it, moaning as it thawed their hands and blistered their faces.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver