trickle
Example Sentences
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Only a trickle of ships is getting through what had been a vital and busy waterway.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
In the beginning, the interest from outside was a trickle.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Ship traffic, already a trickle, again grounded to a halt.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Some pilgrims trickle through during the week, while on weekends the area grows somewhat livelier as Iraqis visit the sacred sites.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
In this dry season only a trickle of muddy water remained in the river.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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