trickle

Example Sentences

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For now, traffic remains a trickle, as it has for more than a month of conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

Over the past decade, it’s seen a steady trickle of net outflows, including about $8.8 billion last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

They faded to a trickle, and then they were gone.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan