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trickle

[trik-uhl] / ˈtrɪk əl /


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While the price of oil has fallen on news of the ceasefire, shipping analysts are warning to expect only a trickle of crossings for now.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The vital waterway moves 20% of the global oil supply, and shipping has slowed to a trickle since the conflict began, boosting global oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

But once Iran placed mines in the water and threatened to strike tankers, traffic slowed to a trickle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The relative trickle of oil passing through the Gulf and the release of oil from reserves is such that, according to Pyziur, belies another potential problem: the lack of fertilizer coming out of Gulf countries.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

“Maybe they’re on a different ferry,” I said as the last trickle of people walked down the gangway.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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