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has trickled

  • present perfect of trickle (3rd person singular).

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Traffic in the vital Strait of Hormuz has trickled to a near halt while attacks on energy infrastructure in the region have raised the prospect of prolonged supply-shock.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission still has an ongoing suit against Ticketmaster over its egregious resale fees, and the momentum has trickled outward.

From Slate Mar. 10, 2026

The crisis has trickled down to fruit and vegetable vendors in a country that imports 80 percent of its food.

From Barron's Feb. 24, 2026

As numerous experts have warned, his behavior has trickled down throughout society in what is known as the leader-follower effect.

From Salon Oct. 31, 2025

His lips are so cracked that a little blood has trickled down to his chin.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu