dribble
verb (used without object)
to fall or flow in drops or small quantities; trickle.
dribbling
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present participleof dribble.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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England fan completes challenge dribbling ball from Africa.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
There’s no dribbling here, no sudden change of direction, or blur of delicate touches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Rodri’s dribbling opened more space for Spain, allowing him to create a shooting opportunity that grazed the post in the 54th minute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
"What you see now in terms of one-v-one dribbling was exactly him then. He was taking it in his own half and dribbling 70 and 80 yards," Maloney said.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
More officers started dribbling in; soon there were maybe a dozen, as well as the sergeant.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
