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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With a lot of these jokes it’s like dribbling a football, you just don’t know where it’s going to land.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
England fan completes challenge dribbling ball from Africa.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
His constant direct running and dribbling mean he is highly valued by Tuchel.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
There’s no dribbling here, no sudden change of direction, or blur of delicate touches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
The smaller half flipped upside down as it broke, and lay there dribbling black plantain juice like blood onto the tablecloth.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
